Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market
4 years, 9 months ago

Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market

NPR  

Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market Enlarge this image toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 10:13 a.m. ET New claims for unemployment benefits climbed to 281,000 last week as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses and left people out of work, the Labor Department said Thursday. But the numbers are expected to jump even more this week as several states reported that their unemployment claims websites had crashed with so many people trying to file at the same time. Sponsor Message The Labor Department said that "a number of states specifically cited COVID-19 related layoffs, while many states reported increased layoffs in service related industries broadly and in the accommodation and food services industries specifically, as well as in the transportation and warehousing industry, whether COVID-19 was identified directly or not."

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US unemployment claims hit 8-month low as consistent environment prevails job market
1 week 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 benefit applications stable, but continuing claims surge to 3-year high
2 weeks 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, 1 day 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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2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

US initial jobless claims dropped to lowest since May last week
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Fewer Americans file jobless claims as U.S. labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates
4 months, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
8 months, 3 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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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 states paid up to $135 billion of jobless benefits during COVID: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

US states paid up to $135 billion of jobless benefits during COVID: Report

India Today  

Up to $135 billion of jobless benefits paid out by US states during the coronavirus pandemic may have arisen from fraudulent claims, Washington's top government watchdog said on Tuesday in a report suggesting the problem is much bigger than previously estimated. Waves of fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance benefits have episodically inflated the volumes of new filings reported each week …

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 …

Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week
1 year, 6 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 …

US applications for jobless benefits highest since October 2021
1 year, 7 months ago

US applications for jobless benefits highest since October 2021

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level since October 2021, but the labor market remains one of the healthiest parts of the U.S. economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that U.S. applications for jobless claims were 261,000 for the week ending June 3, an increase of 28,000 from the previous week’s 233,000. …

US claims for unemployment aid jump, but remain low
1 year, 8 months ago

US claims for unemployment aid jump, but remain low

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remain low overall, even as the Federal Reserve has furiously raised interest rates to beat down inflation and cool the labor market. Another sign that the labor market may be cooling came Tuesday when the government reported that U.S. job openings fell in March to the lowest level …

US unemployment claims fall, housing market suffers
2 years, 1 month ago

US unemployment claims fall, housing market suffers

Al Jazeera  

Widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts on fears of an upcoming recession. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, showing widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts that has raised fears of an imminent recession. Housing market struggles Claims rose marginally between the October and …

U.S. applications for jobless aid rise last week
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. applications for jobless aid rise last week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remains historically low even as the U.S. economy slows in the midst of decades-high inflation. Fed officials have warned that the unemployment rate will likely have to rise as part of their fight against rising prices, and last week’s jobs report likely snuffed out any …

US weekly jobless claims surge more than expected
2 years, 3 months ago

US weekly jobless claims surge more than expected

Al Jazeera  

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 29,000 to a seasonally adjusted 219,000 for the week ended October 1, more than expected, the Department of Labor said on Thursday. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the labour market remains tight even as demand for labour is cooling amid higher …

Fewer Americans claim jobless benefits last week
2 years, 4 months ago

Fewer Americans claim jobless benefits last week

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Aug. 20 fell by 2,000 to 243,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The number of Americans collecting traditional unemployment benefits fell by 19,000 …

US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000
2 years, 4 months ago

US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since November, though the U.S. job market continues to show signs of strength. Applications for jobless aid climbed by 14,000 to 262,000 and now have risen five out of the last six weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The number of …

US jobless claims climb again, near highest since November
2 years, 5 months ago

US jobless claims climb again, near highest since November

Al Jazeera  

The Labor Department said that initial claims for state unemployment increased by 6,000 to 260,000 in the week ending on July 30 – hovering near an eight-month high. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance rose slightly last week, suggesting some easing in a historically tight labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment increased by 6,000 to …

Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market is weakening. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 16 rose by 7,000 to 251,000, up from the previous week’s 244,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. …

Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months

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 The number of Americans applying …

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly jump to 8-month high
2 years, 5 months ago

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly jump to 8-month high

Al Jazeera  

Applications for US state unemployment insurance rose for a third week to the highest since November as more companies announce job cuts, suggesting some softening in the labor market. Initial unemployment claims increased by 7,000 to 251,000 in the week ended July 16, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Continuing claims for state benefits rose 51,000 to 1.38 million in the …

More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
2 years, 7 months ago

More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment remains at a five-decade low. The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending May 28 remained unchanged from the previous week at 1,306,000, the fewest since Jan. 10, 1970. Last week, the government reported that U.S. employers added …

Fewer Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week
2 years, 7 months ago

Fewer Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week with the number of Americans collecting unemployment at historically low levels. The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending May 21 fell from the previous week, to 1,309,000, the fewest since Dec. 27, 1969. Last month, the government reported America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, …

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
2 years, 7 months ago

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week with the number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits already near five-decade lows. Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 8,000 to 210,000 for the week ending May 21, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending May 14 rose slightly from the …

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week
2 years, 8 months ago

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week with numbers still at historically low levels. Jobless claims in the U.S. declined by 5,000 to 180,000 for the week ending April 23, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending April 16 inched down by 1,000 …

US jobless claims rise but remain near a half-century low
2 years, 8 months ago

US jobless claims rise but remain near a half-century low

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs. Jobless claims rose by 18,000 to 185,000, the Labor Department said Thursday, after nearly touching the lowest level since 1968 in the previous week. “Claims are …

Fewest Americans collecting unemployment aid since 1970
2 years, 10 months ago

Fewest Americans collecting unemployment aid since 1970

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week. Jobless claims fell by 17,000, from 249,000 to 232,000 for the week ending Feb. 19, the Labor Department reported Thursday. In total, 1,476,000 Americans were collecting jobless aid the week that ended Feb. 5, a decrease of …

Pandemic Unemployment
2 years, 10 months ago

Pandemic Unemployment

The Hindu  

Harry J. Holzer, Michael R. Strain, R. Glenn Hubbard, "Did Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Reduce Employment? Evidence from Early State-Level Expirations in June 2021," National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper no: 29575, https://www.nber.org/papers/w29575 Unemployment benefits are a key feature of the modern welfare state in the west. Finally, the authors also found that the quick transition from unemployment to employment …

Weekly US jobless claims up, but remain historically low
2 years, 10 months ago

Weekly US jobless claims up, but remain historically low

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week but remain near historically low levels, reflecting relatively few layoffs across the economy. Jobless claims rose by 23,000 to 248,000 for the week ending Feb. 12, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Massive government spending and the vaccine rollout jumpstarted the economy as employers added a record 6.4 million jobs last …

Jobless claims fall again for third straight week
2 years, 11 months ago

Jobless claims fall again for third straight week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined for the third straight week. Jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 223,000 last week, from 239,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average for claims, which compensates for weekly volatility, declined by 2,000 to 253,250 after rising for five straight weeks as the omicron variant …

Jobless claims fall for second straight week
2 years, 11 months ago

Jobless claims fall for second straight week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After three consecutive weeks of unemployment claims that appeared to rise in tandem with omicron, fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the second week in a row. Jobless claims fell by 23,000 to 238,000 last week, from 261,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, had fallen mostly steadily for …

US unemployment claims drop to new pandemic low
3 years, 2 months ago

US unemployment claims drop to new pandemic low

Live Mint  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low last week, another sign the job market is healing after last year's coronavirus recession. Since topping 900,000 in early January, the weekly applications have fallen more or less steadily ever since and are gradually moving toward prepandemic levels of around 220,000 a week. Overall, 2.1 million …

Jobless claims fall to pandemic low as labor market remains tight
3 years, 2 months ago

Jobless claims fall to pandemic low as labor market remains tight

Live Mint  

Jobless claims fell slightly and notched a new pandemic low last week, a sign layoffs remain low as companies struggle to hire workers. Worker filings for initial unemployment benefits decreased to 290,000 last week from a revised 296,000 a week earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday. The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits overall is shrinking after programs created to …

US unemployment claims rise third straight week to 362,000
3 years, 3 months ago

US unemployment claims rise third straight week to 362,000

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week, a sign that the highly contagious delta variant may be slowing a recovery in the job market. Claims rose unexpectedly by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday, though economists had been expecting claims to go in the opposite direction. In …

Economic oddity: Record job openings and many unemployed
3 years, 4 months ago

Economic oddity: Record job openings and many unemployed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The disconnect is jarring: Across the United States, employers who are desperate to fill jobs have posted a record-high number of job openings. On Wednesday, the Labor Department reported that employers posted 10.9 million job openings in July — the most on records dating to 2000. “But a fair number of unemployed or job seekers don’t feel that …

Column: The end of the unemployment benefit boost shows how lousy work is in America
3 years, 4 months ago

Column: The end of the unemployment benefit boost shows how lousy work is in America

LA Times  

Signs posted at a Pennsylvania gas station announce that hiring is back in style, but pockets of unemployment still loom. “We don’t have a work ethic problem, but a care infrastructure and healthcare risk problem,” says Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project. Cutting off unemployment benefits early may even have resulted in GOP governors’ harming their …

Two anchors of COVID-19 safety net ending, affecting millions
3 years, 4 months ago

Two anchors of COVID-19 safety net ending, affecting millions

LA Times  

Mary Taboniar, a housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Honolulu, looks over bills at her home in Waipahu, Hawaii, on Saturday. While other aspects of pandemic assistance including rental aid and the expanded child tax credit are still widely available, untold millions of Americans will face Labor Day with a suddenly shrunken social safety net. For millions of …

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