Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. were little changed last week as an improving economy prompted businesses to retain staff.
September 4, 2014Business
Jobless Claims in US Rise to Highest Level in Six Weeks
Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose more than forecast last week, interrupting a steady decline to pre-recession lows.
August 14, 2014Business
Trucks Have a Central Role in Indy 500 Hauling Cars, Tires for Famous Race
INDIANAPOLIS — The first thing you notice when entering Indianapolis Motor Speedway is its size. The banked track at 2½ miles around is 10 times as large as a typical football field and more than twice as big as most horse-racing tracks.
June 10, 2014Business
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise by 2,000
Jobless claims increased by 2,000 to 304,000 in the week ended April 12 from a revised 302,000 the prior period that was the lowest since September 2007, a Labor Department report reported April 17.
April 17, 2014Business
Weekly Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level Since 2007
Jobless claims fell by 32,000 last week to 300,000 — the lowest since May 2007, the Labor Department reported April 10.
April 10, 2014Business
Jobless Claims Rise 16,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims rose by 16,000 last week, the Labor Department reported April 3.
April 3, 2014Business
Jobless Claims Decline to Four-Month Low
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined last week to an almost four-month low, a sign companies are confident in the outlook for demand.
March 27, 2014Business
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Three Months
Initial jobless claims declined last week to the lowest level in three months, the Labor Department reported March. 6.
March 6, 2014Business
Jobless Claims Rise Last Week
Initial jobless claims increased last week, the Labor Department reported Feb. 27.
February 27, 2014Business
Jobless Claims Decline by 3,000
Initial jobless claims declined last week, the Labor Department reported Feb. 20.
February 20, 2014