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Jobless Claims Decline as Hurricane Harvey Impact Fades in Texas

Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly declined last week as the Hurricane Harvey-related surge in Texas filings continued to reverse, Labor Department figures showed Sept. 21.

September 21, 2017
Business

Unexpected Drop in Jobless Claims Shows Sturdy Job Market

Filings for jobless benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly settled back last week, underscoring a resilient labor market even as the Atlantic hurricane season introduces added volatility to the figures, Labor Department data showed Sept. 14.

September 14, 2017
Government

Jobless Claims Soar by Most Since 2012 on Hurricane Harvey

U.S. jobless claims surged last week by the most since November 2012 as tens of thousands of Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey filed applications to collect benefits, according to Labor Department figures Sept. 7.

September 7, 2017
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Commerce Department: Autonomous Vehicle Technology Will Create Winners and Losers in Transport Industries

Workers in the trucking and other industries that move people and goods could find themselves squeezed out of those jobs by the rise of self-driving trucks.

September 5, 2017
Business

Below-Forecast US Jobless Claims Signal Tight Labor Market

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was less than estimated last week and near a four-decade low, indicating the job market remains tight, Labor Department data showed Aug. 24.

August 24, 2017
Business

Jobless Claims Decrease to Lowest Level Since February

A strengthening labor market remains an engine for U.S. growth as the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest since February, Labor Department data showed Aug. 17.

August 17, 2017
Business

Job Openings Surge to Record in Sign of Robust Labor Demand

A June surge in U.S. job openings to a record indicates demand for workers remained strong at the end of the second quarter, a Labor Department report showed Aug 8

August 8, 2017
Government

Decline in Jobless Claims Shows Labor Demand Remains Robust

The decline in filings for U.S. unemployment benefits last week underscores steady demand for workers in a tightening job market, Labor Department figures showed Aug 3.

August 3, 2017
Business

ADP Data on Company Hiring in Sync With Moderate US Job Growth

The gain in hiring at companies in July, along with upward revisions to the prior month, is consistent with moderate growth in U.S. employment, according to data released Aug. 2 from the ADP Research Institute in Roseland, N.J.

August 2, 2017

ADP Data on Business Hiring Gain Shows Solid US Job Market

Companies adding more workers to U.S. payrolls in May than forecast indicates the job market is powering ahead, data from the ADP Research Institute in Roseland, New Jersey, showed June 1.

June 1, 2017

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