Economy Dec 04 U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since mid-2022 By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Dec 01 The economy is giving mixed signals. Here’s what experts say they mean If you’re confused about the economy right now, you’re in good company. By Hannah Grabenstein
Economy Nov 26 Weekly unemployment filings drop in a sign that layoffs continue to stay low The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is seen as a proxy for layoffs and is close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Nov 20 Watch 7:52 Delayed jobs report ‘definitely complicates’ rate cut decision, Chicago Fed president says Job growth was better than expected in September with the best job gains since April, according to the delayed government report. But key data is still missing, and questions remain about the strength of the economy. That uncertainty comes as… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
Economy Nov 07 Watch 8:17 With government jobs report delayed, what other data reveals about the economy The labor market may not be cratering, but it does not look very strong. This week, a private report found 42,000 new jobs were created last month. Then, a separate report found more than 150,000 jobs were cut in October… By Paul Solman, Jackson Hudgins
Nov 01 Federal workers furloughed during shutdown face delays getting unemployment pay By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Thousands of furloughed federal workers are trying to navigate the unemployment system — a sharp increase, but still a fraction of the 670,000-plus furloughed workforce, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. Continue reading
Sep 18 U.S. jobless aid applications fall after surging to nearly 4-year high By Matt Ott, Associated Press U.S. filings for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 13 fell by 33,000 to 231,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 07 U.S. applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level By Matt Ott, Associated Press The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more than the 219,000 new applications analysts forecast. Continue reading
Jul 24 U.S. unemployment claims remain at historical low after falling for 6th straight week By Matt Ott, Associated Press The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 19 fell by 4,000 to 217,000. That’s fewer than the 227,000 new applications analysts were expecting. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.S. unemployment claims dip to 245,000, hovering at historically low levels By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press So far this year, employers are adding a decent but far from spectacular number of jobs each month. Continue reading