jobless claims

Another 2.4M Workers File First-Time Jobless Claims
The Economy

Another 2.4M Workers File First-Time Jobless Claims

"The states may be opening back up, but the labor market is still closed for millions across America."
By Matthew Heller | May 21, 2020
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Jobless Claims Hit Record 22M Over Four Weeks
The Economy

Jobless Claims Hit Record 22M Over Four Weeks

Weekly claims since the coronavirus shut down the economy now exceed the number of jobs added since the Great Recession.
By Matthew Heller | April 16, 2020
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Weekly Jobless Claims Soar to Record 6.64M
The Economy

Weekly Jobless Claims Soar to Record 6.64M

Job losses amid the coronavirus pandemic amount to "a staggering, sudden blow to American workers never seen before in the U.S. economy."
By Matthew Heller | April 2, 2020
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 222,000
The Economy

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 222,000

“The underlying trend in claims remains consistent with a strong labor market."
By Matthew Heller | December 27, 2019
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Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000
The Economy

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 219,000

The data suggest “the labor market remains strong even as employers are becoming more cautious about hiring workers.”
By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2019
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Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged at 245,000
The Economy

Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged at 245,000

Jobless applications have been confined to a range of 223,000 to 252,000 since mid-October, reflecting the strong labor market.
By Matthew Heller | December 29, 2017
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Jobless Claims Indicate Labor Market Strength
The Economy

Jobless Claims Indicate Labor Market Strength

"All indications are that job creation remains solid, underscoring the resiliency of the nearly eight-year economic recovery."
By Matthew Heller | February 24, 2017
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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 Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 247,000
The Economy

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly to 247,000

The increase in the first week of 2017 was more than expected but claims "remain in a very constructive range."
By Matthew Heller | January 13, 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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U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Rises 5.5% to $65.3B
The Economy

U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Rises 5.5% to $65.3B

The initial trade estimate for November suggests net trade "will again be a drag" on economic growth in the fourth quarter.
By Matthew Heller | December 29, 2016
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Jobless Claims Still Show Strong Labor Market
The Economy

Jobless Claims Still Show Strong Labor Market

While the jobs market stabilizes, import prices decline for the sixth straight month.
By Matthew Heller | January 15, 2016
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Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
Staffing

Jobless Claims Fell Last Week

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits was lower than expected.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 8, 2015
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Dip in Jobless Claims: Rare Economic Bright Spot
Strategy

Dip in Jobless Claims: Rare Economic Bright Spot

Jobless claims are an exception among falling housing starts, lower industrial production, and weaker retail sales.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 26, 2015
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