Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that a steady labor market will bolster U.S. growth.
September 24, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Two Months
Initial jobless claims in the United States declined last week to the lowest level in two months, highlighting a resilient labor market.
September 17, 2015Business
Trucking Adds 700 Jobs in August; America Considered Fully Employed
The trucking industry added 700 jobs in August as the unemployment rate declined to 5.1%, a level that is considered full employment, the Labor Department reported Sept. 4.
September 4, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Rise to 8-Week High
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast to an eight-week high, representing a pause in a trend of more muted firings.
September 3, 2015Business
Claims for Jobless Benefits Fall to Three-Week Low
Filings for U.S. jobless benefits declined to a three-week low, indicating persistent demand is encouraging employers to maintain headcounts.
August 27, 2015Business
Firings Still Subdued, Even as Jobless Claims Increase
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week remained historically low.
August 20, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Hover Near Lowest Level in Four Decades
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits are hovering near the lowest levels in four decades, a sign the strong labor market will bolster U.S. growth.
August 6, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Climb From Four-Decade Low
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week after reaching a four-decade low, consistent with a stronger labor market.
July 30, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Four Decades
The fewest Americans in four decades filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, continuing to unwind an early July surge that聽probably was聽tied to midyear factory shutdowns and school vacations.
July 23, 2015Business
Jobless Claims Decline for First Time in Month
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits declined last week for the first time in a month, heading back toward the lowest levels in more than a decade and signaling firings remain muted.
July 16, 2015