Tag: Labor Department
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise less than forecast
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose less than forecast, marking the first increase in six weeks and adding to...
U.S. job openings decreased in Nov. to almost 2-year low
WASHINGTON – United States job openings fell in November to the lowest level in almost two years, indicating more employers see headcounts sufficient enough...
Core U.S. producer prices rise at slowest pace since 2016
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices rose in December at the slowest pace since August 2016, indicating modest inflationary pressures. The...
U.S. jobless claims decrease to lowest level in 5 weeks
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits fell to a five-week low, the latest indication that the labor market remains solid just ahead...
U.S. jobless claims plummet but miss forecasts for bigger drop
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits fell last week by the most since February though missed forecasts for a larger drop, potentially...
U.S. jobless claims rise to 252,000 amid holiday volatility
WASHINGTON – Applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected to a two-year high amid seasonal volatility in an otherwise stable labor market. Jobless claims...
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly drop to lowest in 7 months
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to the lowest level since April, signaling resilience in the labor market ahead of...
Filings for U.S. jobless benefits hold at highest since June
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits held last week at the highest level since June, bucking forecasts for a decline and suggesting...
Jobless claims in U.S. climb to highest level since June
WASHINGTON – Applications to collect unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since the end of June, topping all economists’ forecasts. Jobless claims...
U.S. jobless claims decrease more than estimated to 211K
WASHINGTON – Filings for United States unemployment benefits declined more than expected to reach a four-week low, another sign that a resilient labor market...
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