Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
4 years, 7 months ago

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday as the number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose for the first time since late March, intensifying concerns the resurgent coronavirus is stalling or even reversing the economic recovery. With the count of U.S. infections passing 4 million and the aid ending, nearly 30 million unemployed people could struggle to pay rent, utilities or other bills, and economists worry that overall consumer spending will drop, adding another economic blow. More than 1.4 million people applied for jobless benefits last week, the Labor Department said Thursday, up from 1.3 million the previous week. On Thursday, Senate Republicans unveiled a $1 trillion package that would replace the $600 with an amount that would bring a laid-off worker’s jobless benefits to 70% of their previous income.

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Jobless Claims by US Federal Workers Remain High for Second Week
1 week, 2 days ago

Jobless Claims by US Federal Workers Remain High for Second Week

Live Mint  

Applications for unemployment benefits filed by federal employees remained at an elevated level for a second week as the Trump administration moves to dramatically shrink the size of the federal government. There were 1,580 initial claims filed nationwide in the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees program for the week ended March 1, slightly down from 1,634 the previous week but …

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy
1 week, 2 days ago

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy

Associated Press  

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market remains sturdy ahead of an expected purge of federal government employees. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell by 21,000 to 221,000 for the week ending March 1, the Labor Department said Thursday. Last week, senior U.S. officials set the government downsizing in motion via a …

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Hindustan Times  

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years. Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 22,000 to 242,000 for the week ending Feb. 22, the Labor …

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Associated Press  

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 22,000 to 242,000 for the week ending Feb. 22, the Labor Department said Thursday. Earlier this month, the Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added 143,000 …

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

LA Times  

A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., on Nov. 25, 2024. Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 22,000 to 242,000 for the week ending Feb. 22, the …

Sightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

Associated Press  

Slightly more Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remained in the same recent healthy range. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending Feb. 15, the Labor Department said Thursday. Despite showing some signs of weakening during the past year, the labor market remains healthy with plentiful jobs …

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain relatively low

LA Times  

A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., last fall. More Americans filed unemployment claims last week than the week prior, but the labor market remains healthy and there are still relatively few layoffs. U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose by 11,000 to 219,000 for the week ending Feb. 1, the Labor Department said Thursday. While …

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength

Live Mint  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong. Applications for jobless benefits fell by 16,000 to 207,000 for the week ending January 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. Though some signs of labor market weakness surfaced in 2024, jobs are still plentiful and layoffs historically low. The total …

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength

Associated Press  

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong. Applications for jobless benefits fell by 16,000 to 207,000 for the week ending January 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. Though some signs of labor market weakness surfaced in 2024, jobs are still plentiful and layoffs historically low. The total …

US unemployment benefits hit 3-year high, continuing claims rise to 1.9 million
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US unemployment benefits hit 3-year high, continuing claims rise to 1.9 million

Hindustan Times  

The number of Americans on benefit rolls climbed to a more than three-year high, while first-time applications for US unemployment insurance edged slightly higher. The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits reached a three-year high, while first-time claims for US unemployment insurance saw a slight increase. Continuing claims, a proxy for people who are already receiving benefits and still can’t …

US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
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2 months, 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
2 months, 1 week 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 fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
2 months, 1 week 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, …

US unemployment benefit applications stable, but continuing claims surge to 3-year high
2 months, 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 months, 2 weeks 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 …

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise
2 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels
3 months, 1 week ago

US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, fell by 25,000 to 1.87 million for the week of Nov. 23. Earlier this week, the government reported that U.S. job openings rebounded to 7.7 million in October from a 3 1/2 year …

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
3 months, 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
3 months, 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
4 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 …

Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels
4 months, 1 week ago

Slightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 39,000 to 1.89 million for the week of Oct. 26. In response to weakening employment data and receding consumer prices, the Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark interest rate in …

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits fall to two-month low as layoffs remain at healthy levels
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
8 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 …

US applications for jobless benefits come back down after last week’s 9-month high
9 months, 3 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
10 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 …

US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks

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 Fewer Americans applied for unemployment …

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
10 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 …

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
11 months ago

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates

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 Fewer Americans applied for jobless …

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another sign the job market is strong
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another sign the job market is strong

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 signing …

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

Applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market powers on
1 year ago

Applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market powers on

LA Times  

Applications for unemployment benefits fell to 201,000, down 12,000, for the week that ended Feb. 17. Applications for unemployment benefits fell to 201,000, down 12,000, for the week that ended Feb. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. U.S. employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy’s …

More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low
1 year, 1 month 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, …

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

U.S. unemployment claims rise slightly, remain at low levels despite higher interest rates
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. unemployment claims rise slightly, remain at low levels despite higher interest rates

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 …

Applications for jobless benefits up modestly, but continuing claims reach highest level in 2 years
1 year, 3 months 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 …

U.S. applications for jobless claims rise as labor market begins to show some signs of cooling
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. applications for jobless claims rise as labor market begins to show some signs of cooling

Associated Press  

More Americans filed for jobless claims last week and while the labor market remains broadly healthy, there are growing signs that it may finally be cooling. “But the continuing claims data are pointing to some softening in labor demand, in line with what the Fed wants to see.” Economists suggest that continuing claims are steadily rising because many of those …

US applications for jobless benefits inch down, remain at historically healthy levels
1 year, 4 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 …

US applications for jobless benefits inch up but layoffs remain historically low
1 year, 5 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 …

Applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightly
1 year, 6 months ago

Applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightly

Associated Press  

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week ticked up modestly after falling to the lowest level in seven months the week before, as companies continue to retain employees despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy. U.S. applications for jobless claims rose by 3,000 to 220,000 for the week ending Sept. 9, the Labor Department reported …

US states paid up to $135 billion of jobless benefits during COVID: Report
1 year, 6 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 …

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