WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance fell last week for a second straight week, an indication that the coronavirus had not yet hit the labor market in a major way.
March 12, 2020Government, Business
Claims for Jobless Benefits Drop by 4,000
Government, Business
US Jobless Claims Slide but Miss Forecasts for Bigger Drop
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week by the most since February but missed forecasts for a larger drop, potentially reflecting lingering seasonal-adjustment issues stemming from the late Thanksgiving holiday this year.
December 19, 2019Government
Jobless Claims Tick Up as Labor Market Remains Tight
The U.S. labor market still is signaling progress even with an increase in filings for unemployment benefits the week of June 19.
June 29, 2017Business
Jobless Claims Show Tight Labor Market, Even With Increase
The slight gain in filings for U.S. unemployment benefits last week is still consistent with a resilient job market, Labor Department figures showed June 22.
June 22, 2017Business
Jobless Filings at Three-Week Low Amid Strong Labor Market
The U.S. job market continues to show signs of strength, as the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low, according to Labor Department data released June 15.
June 15, 2017