Jobless Claims News Updates

Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low to End 2024

Initial applications for U.S. unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business

Initial Jobless Claims Fell Last Week by More Than Forecast

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week by more than forecast, continuing an overall downward trend as the labor market recovery continues.

February 24, 2022
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Rise, Concentrated in a Few States

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose for the first time since mid-January, mainly concentrated in a few states in the South and Midwest, while most others declined.

February 17, 2022
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Fell by More Than Forecast Last Week to 223,000

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell for a third week as COVID-19 cases continue to drop, solidifying the labor market鈥檚 strength after an omicron-induced spike in claims.

February 10, 2022
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Decline for Second Week as Omicron Eases

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell for a second week, partially unwinding a recent spike in claims as the omicron wave recedes.

February 3, 2022
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Decline for First Time in Four Weeks

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell for the first time in four weeks, partially unwinding a recent spike in claims due to the omicron variant.

January 27, 2022
Government, Business

Initial Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Since Mid-November

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance rose unexpectedly for a second consecutive week to the highest in two months, suggesting that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases could be leading to dismissals.

January 13, 2022
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week From 52-Year Low

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits rose last week but remained near the lowest levels of the pandemic as the labor market recovery continues.

December 16, 2021
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level Since 1969

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits declined last week to the lowest level since 1969, illustrating difficulties adjusting the raw data for seasonal effects.

December 9, 2021
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Remain Low Following Prior Plunge

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits rose by less than forecast last week after a plunge tied to seasonal adjustments in the prior period.

December 2, 2021