jobless News Updates

Business

Jobless Claims Rise; Four-Week Average Lowest Since 1973

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally, and the underlying trend continued to point to a fairly healthy labor market.

October 29, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Hover Near Lowest Level in Four Decades

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, giving workers more reason to feel secure in their jobs.

October 22, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since 1973

The number of Americans submitting applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly declined last week to match the fewest in four decades.

October 15, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since Mid-July

Filings for unemployment benefits in the United States declined last week to the lowest level since mid-July, extending a run of applications near decade lows that shows dismissals remain in check.

October 8, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Near Decade Low

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, maintaining a pattern of gains and losses around a decade low that signals firings remain muted.

October 1, 2015
Business

ADP Says Payrolls at Companies Increase 200,000

Companies stepped up hiring in September, indicating the U.S. job market is standing firm in the face of weaker global demand, according to a private report based on payrolls.

September 30, 2015
Business

Fewer Americans Than Expected File for Jobless Claims

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that a steady labor market will bolster U.S. growth.

September 24, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Two Months

Initial jobless claims in the United States declined last week to the lowest level in two months, highlighting a resilient labor market.

September 17, 2015
Business

Trucking Adds 700 Jobs in August; America Considered Fully Employed

The trucking industry added 700 jobs in August as the unemployment rate declined to 5.1%, a level that is considered full employment, the Labor Department reported Sept. 4.

September 4, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Rise to 8-Week High

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast to an eight-week high, representing a pause in a trend of more muted firings.

September 3, 2015