1.5 Million More Americans Seek Unemployment Benefits
4 years, 7 months ago

1.5 Million More Americans Seek Unemployment Benefits

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening. Including those the government said were erroneously categorized as employed in the May jobs report and those who lost jobs but didn’t search for new ones, 32.5 million people are out of work, economists estimate. Thursday’s report also shows that an additional 706,000 people applied for jobless benefits last week under a new program for self-employed and gig workers that made them eligible for aid for the first time. Unemployment benefits are providing significant support for jobless Americans, with total payments having reached $94 billion in May — six times the previous record set in 2010 just after the previous recession.

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US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
Trending News
1 week ago

US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year

Associated Press  

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs. The Labor Department on Wednesday said that applications for jobless benefits fell to 201,000 for the week ending January 4, down from the previous week’s 211,000. When the Labor Department releases hiring numbers …

U.S. applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
1 week, 1 day ago

U.S. applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year

LA Times  

A help wanted sign is displayed at a restaurant in Chicago on Nov. 25, 2024. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs. The Labor Department on Wednesday said that applications for jobless benefits fell to 201,000 for the week ending …

US unemployment claims hit 8-month low as consistent environment prevails job market
1 week, 6 days ago

US unemployment claims hit 8-month low as consistent environment prevails job market

Live Mint  

United States unemployment applications hit an eight-month low, reflecting the lower level of job cuts in the labour market, reported the news agency Bloomberg on Thursday, January 2. The continuing applications data, which represents a proxy for the number of people receiving benefits, also dropped to a three-month low of 1.84 million in the week ended December 21, 2024, reported …

US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
1 week, 6 days ago

US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high job security. The overall numbers receiving unemployment benefits fell by 52,000 to 1.84 million, the lowest since September. When the Labor Department releases hiring numbers for December on Jan. 10, …

U.S. unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
2 weeks ago

U.S. unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March

LA Times  

Two economists called the unemployment drops “encouraging’’ but cautioned that seasonal adjustments around the holidays can throw off the numbers. The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high job security. Thomas Simons and Sam Saliba, economists at Jefferies, called the drops …

US unemployment benefit applications stable, but continuing claims surge to 3-year high
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US unemployment benefit applications stable, but continuing claims surge to 3-year high

India Today  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained unchanged last week. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, climbed by 46,000 to 1.91 million for the week of December 14. That’s more than analysts projected and the most since the week of November 13, 2021 when the labor market was still recovering from the COVID-19 jobs …

US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, climbed by 46,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Dec. 14. The Fed last week cut its benchmark interest rate for the third straight …

Recurring jobless claims rise to three-year high
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3 weeks ago

Recurring jobless claims rise to three-year high

Salon  

The volume of recurring applications for unemployment benefits rose to its highest volume in more than three years, signaling that it’s taking longer than usual for people out of a job to find work. The number of Americans receiving continued unemployment benefits rose to 1.91 million for the week of Dec. 14, according to Labor Department data. That’s a week-to-week …

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, fell by 5,000 to 1.87 million for the week of Dec. 7. Earlier this month, the government reported that U.S. job openings rebounded to 7.7 million in October from a 3 …

US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low
1 month ago

US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low

Associated Press  

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards. This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 15,000 to 1.89 million for the week of Nov. 30. The Fed has cut its benchmark rate at its last …

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low
1 month ago

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low

LA Times  

A help wanted sign is displayed at a restaurant in Chicago on Nov. 25. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards. This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 15,000 to 1.89 million for the …

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows. However, continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 9,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Nov. 16. While the number of new people applying for jobless aid each week remains at historically healthy levels, some who are receiving benefits …

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, staying near 7-month lows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, staying near 7-month lows

LA Times  

Hiring signs are displayed at a restaurant in Buffalo Grove, Ill., on Nov. 3. The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of jobless claim applications fell by 6,000, to 213,000, for the week of Nov. 16. However, continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 36,000, to 1.91 million, for the week of Nov. 9. …

US initial jobless claims dropped to lowest since May last week
2 months ago

US initial jobless claims dropped to lowest since May last week

Hindustan Times  

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since May last week, signaling there is still a healthy demand for workers after recent storms and strikes. US jobless applications data have been even more volatile than usual recently as Southeastern states recovered from two hurricanes and Boeing Co. workers ended a weeks-long strike. Jobless applications data have been …

Federal Reserve Has Another Reason to Take It Slow
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve Has Another Reason to Take It Slow

Bloomberg  

Overall inflation in the US is now 2.1%, the lowest since early 2021 and just above the central bank’s 2% goal. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, however, posted its biggest monthly gain since April, bolstering the case for a slower pace of interest-rate cuts following last month’s big reduction. Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving benefits, …

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to two-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels
4 months, 1 week ago

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to two-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels

LA Times  

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling. Economists polled by FactSet expect Friday’s August jobs report to show that the U.S. added 160,000 jobs, up from 114,000 in July, and that the unemployment rate dipped to …

Fewer Americans file jobless claims as U.S. labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fewer Americans file jobless claims as U.S. labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates

LA Times  

A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Mount Prospect, Ill., on Tuesday. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as the U.S. labor market remains healthy in the face of high interest rates. But they started rising in May, hitting 250,000 in late July and adding to evidence that high interest rates were …

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels

Associated Press  

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the number of claims remains at healthy levels. But they started rising in May, hitting 250,000 in late July and adding to evidence that high interest rates are taking a toll on the U.S. job market. However, the tiny increase in claims this week follows two straight weeks of declines, …

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels

LA Times  

A hiring sign is displayed at a liquor store in Arlington Heights, Ill., in May. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, but the level of claims remains at healthy levels. But they started rising in May, hitting 250,000 in late July and adding to evidence that high interest rates are taking a toll on …

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated
5 months, 1 week ago

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated

LA Times  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week but remain at slightly elevated though not troubling levels. Jobless claims for the week of Aug. 3 fell by 17,000 to 233,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Thursday’s report was the first snapshot of the U.S. labor market since last week’s deeply disappointing jobs data for July …

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

Associated Press  

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains surprisingly healthy in an era of high interest rates. Jobless claims for the week ending July 27 climbed by 14,000 to 249,000, from 235,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Weekly unemployment claims are …

As jobless claims hit highest level in a year, labor market remains healthy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As jobless claims hit highest level in a year, labor market remains healthy

LA Times  

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains surprisingly healthy in an era of high interest rates. Jobless claims for the week that ended July 27 climbed to 249,000 from 235,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Weekly unemployment claims are widely …

US jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high, remain low by historical standards
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high, remain low by historical standards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits slipped last week as the U.S. labor market remained resilient. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 238,000 from a 10-month high of 243,000 the week before. Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards, a sign …

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumps to the highest level in 10 months
7 months ago

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumps to the highest level in 10 months

Associated Press  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumped to the highest level in 10 months last week, a sign that the labor market is likely cooling under the weight of high interest rates. “That would be consistent with a slower pace of hiring and fewer workers leaving their jobs.” Though this week’s number seems relatively high, it’s still within …

US applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week’s 9-month high
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week’s 9-month high

Associated Press  

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels even as other signs that the labor market is cooling have surfaced. Last week’s applications were the most since the final week of August 2023, though it’s still a relatively low number of layoffs. Weekly unemployment claims are considered a proxy for the number of …

US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot
8 months ago

US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week, another indication that the red hot U.S. labor market may be softening. Though last week’s claims were the most since the final week of August 2023, it’s still a relatively low number of layoffs and not cause for concern. Weekly …

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong

Associated Press  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits didn’t change last week as the labor market continues to defy efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool hiring. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims for the week ending April 13 were unchanged from the previous week’s 212,000. Many economists thought there was a chance the rapid rate hikes could …

Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security. Applications for unemployment benefits are viewed as a proxy for layoffs and a sign of where the job market is headed. Economists expect some tightening in the jobs market …

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low in a thriving labor market
10 months ago

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low in a thriving labor market

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits last week inched up but largely stayed at historically low levels as the labor market continues to thrive despite elevated interest rates. The Labor Department reported Thursday that filings for unemployment claims for the week ending March 9 ticked down by 1,000 to 209,000 from the previous week’s 208,000. In total, 1.81 …

US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
10 months, 1 week ago

US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels

Associated Press  

U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates. Unemployment claims for the week ending March 2 were 217,000, matching the previous week’s revised level, the Labor Department reported Thursday. In total, 1.9 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during …

US applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffs

Associated Press  

More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low even as more high-profile companies have announced job cuts this year. Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 13,000 to 215,000 for the week ending Feb. 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday. In total, 1.9 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during the week that ended Feb. 17, …

More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low
11 months, 2 weeks ago

More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low

Associated Press  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in 11 weeks, though layoffs remain at historically low levels. Applications for unemployment benefits climbed to 224,000 for the week ending Jan. 27, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Though inflation has eased considerably in the past year, …

U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength
1 year ago

U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength

LA Times  

The nation’s labor market is still cranking out enough jobs to keep the unemployment rate near historic lows. The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest sign that the American job market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates. The Fed is satisfied enough with the progress so far that it hasn’t …

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength
1 year ago

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates. In an effort to extinguish the four-decade high inflation that took hold after an unusually strong economic rebound from the COVID-19 recession of 2020, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 11 times since March of 2022. …

US applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid
1 year ago

US applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid

Associated Press  

More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. The Federal Reserve started raising interest rates early last year to try to beat down the inflation that surged after an unusually strong economic rebound from the COVID-19 recession of 2020. The Fed has left rates alone at its …

Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases
1 year ago

Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates intended to slow hiring and cool the economy. The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates last year to combat the inflation that surged as the result of an unexpectedly strong economic rebound from the COVID-19 …

Solid US hiring lowers unemployment rate in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market
1 year, 1 month ago

Solid US hiring lowers unemployment rate in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a healthy 199,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive “soft landing,” in which inflation would return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target without causing a steep recession. “From my perspective,” Seyedian said, “the economy is still strong, and people still want to spend money.” …

U.S. employers add a solid 199,000 jobs and unemployment falls, signaling a still-sturdy labor market
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. employers add a solid 199,000 jobs and unemployment falls, signaling a still-sturdy labor market

LA Times  

Mechanic David Stoliaruk works on the engine of a car at IC Auto in Philadelphia on May 2. The nation’s employers added a solid 199,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell, fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive “soft landing,” in which inflation would return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target without causing a steep recession. …

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools
1 year, 1 month ago

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace. The drop in job openings last month was particularly steep in healthcare and social assistance, where they fell by 236,000; finance, which includes banking, …

Applications for jobless benefits up modestly, but continuing claims reach highest level in 2 years
1 year, 1 month ago

Applications for jobless benefits up modestly, but continuing claims reach highest level in 2 years

Associated Press  

Slightly more Americans filed for jobless claims last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in two years. Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 7,000 to 218,000 for the week ending Nov. 25, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times …

US applications for jobless benefits inch down, remain at historically healthy levels
1 year, 2 months ago

US applications for jobless benefits inch down, remain at historically healthy levels

Associated Press  

Slightly fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week, further indicating that the labor market remains strong in an era of high interest rates. Though Fed officials opted to leave the benchmark rate alone last week, the U.S. central bank has raised rates 11 times since March of 2022 in an effort to tame inflation, which reached a four-decade high …

U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong even as the U.S. Federal Reserve attempts to cool the economy. Before 2021 — when the American economy began to surge from the COVID-19 pandemic — monthly job openings had never topped 8 million. …

US applications for jobless benefits inch up but layoffs remain historically low
1 year, 3 months ago

US applications for jobless benefits inch up but layoffs remain historically low

Associated Press  

Slightly more Americans applied for jobless claims last week, but layoffs remain low and the labor market continues to show resiliency amid elevated interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve. Applications for unemployment benefits ticked up by 2,000 to 207,000 for the week ending Sept. 30, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Though the Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark …

US applications for jobless claims inch back down as companies hold on to their employees
1 year, 4 months ago

US applications for jobless claims inch back down as companies hold on to their employees

Associated Press  

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as companies held on to employees in an economy that has largely withstood rapidly rising interest rates, intended to cool hiring and spending, for more than a year. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits last fell week by 4,000, to 228,000 the week ending August 26, the Labor Department …

U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show resiliency
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show resiliency

Associated Press  

The U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle as applications for jobless claims fell again last week and remain at healthy levels in the face of high interest rates and inflation. Applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 11,000 to 239,000 for the week ending August 12, down from 250,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Early this …

Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern
1 year, 5 months ago

Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits jumped last week, but not enough to raise concern about the consistently strong U.S. labor market. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose by 21,000 to 248,000 for the week ending August 5, from 227,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Last week, the Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added …

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession
1 year, 5 months ago

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The job market has cooled over the summer. And the Fed’s inflation fighters will welcome news that more Americans entered the job market last month, easing pressure on employers to raise wages to attract and keep staff. “These numbers,’' acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said after the jobs report came out, “are inconsistent with recession.’' There’s other evidence …

U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. job openings slipped in …

Applications for jobless benefits in the U.S. retreat after three weeks of elevated claims
1 year, 6 months ago

Applications for jobless benefits in the U.S. retreat after three weeks of elevated claims

Associated Press  

Applications for unemployment benefits fell significantly last week after claims appeared to stabilize at modestly elevated levels in recent weeks. U.S. applications for jobless claims fell by 26,000 to 239,000 for the week ending June 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Jobless claims in the previous three weeks had pushed closer to 300,000 after mostly being in the high 100,000 …

Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week
1 year, 7 months ago

Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes over the past year may taking hold in what’s proved to be a resilient job market. Americans have enjoyed unusual job security, despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to cool the economy and labor market in its bid …

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