US weekly jobless claims at 11-month low amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market, though a slowdown in hiring has led some laid-off workers to experience long bouts of joblessness.
US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs.
Live news: US jobless claims fall to 1-year low
Initial jobless claims tallied 201,000 in the week ended January 4, the labour department said on Wednesday, down from 211,000 in the previous seven-day period. It was the lowest level since mid-January last year and came in below economists’ expectations for 218,
US weekly jobless claims fall to 11-month low as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market, though a slowdown in hiring has led some laid-off workers to experience long bouts of joblessness.
Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on hiring.
US weekly jobless claims hit 11-month low as hiring slowdown lingers
Weekly jobless claims in the United States have fallen to an 11-month low, signaling a resilient labor market even as hiring activity slows. The decline underscores a steady pace of layoffs, reflecting broader economic stability,
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