initial jobless claims

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Slightly to 840,000
The Economy

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Slightly to 840,000

"Hanging around the 800k+ level is still not a good place to be, especially going into the winter."
By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2020
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Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly to 234,000
The Economy

Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly to 234,000

The latest weekly jobless data indicate companies are "attempting to retain their workers in a tight labor market."
By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2017
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Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Drop Sharply
The Economy

Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Drop Sharply

“The level of claims is consistent with ongoing improvement in U.S. labor markets," an economist says of the data for the week ended Dec. 31.
By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2017
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Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
The Economy

Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

Initial claims for unemployment benefits increased by 13,000 but the data is “consistent with a still-strong trend in employment growth."
By Matthew Heller | October 20, 2016
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