jobless claims

US weekly jobless claims fall less than expected

The fall reversed only a fraction of the prior week’s jump

The labour market remains in what economists call a “low hire, low fire” mode, despite recently announced layoffs by United Parcel Service and Amazon.com.

US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jumped 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ended January 31

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits after an initial week of aid, a proxy for hiring, decreased 38,000 to a seasonally adjusted 1.827 million during the week ended January 17.

US weekly jobless claims fall slightly; prior week's data revised up

Lacklustre hiring is stoking anxiety among households over the labour market

Economists say President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies have reduced both demand for and supply of workers.

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 200,000 for the week ended January 17

Economists say President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies have reduced both demand for and supply of workers.

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall amid seasonal adjustment challenges

Initial claims dropped 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 198,000 for the week ended January 10

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 208,000 for the week ended December 27.

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally

Layoffs have remained low by historical standards

Economists say President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have caused an unexpected shock for businesses, who have responded by pulling back on increasing head count.

US weekly jobless claims fall as seasonal volatility persists

Claims have see-sawed in recent weeks, reflecting challenges adjusting the data around the Thanksgiving holiday

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated 911,000 fewer jobs were created in the 12 months through March than previously estimated, the equivalent of 76,000 less jobs per month.

US weekly jobless claims surge amid seasonal adjustment challenges

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jumped 44,000 to a seasonally adjusted 236,000 for the week ended Dec 6

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits after an initial week of aid, a proxy for hiring, slipped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 1.939 million during the week ending Nov 22.

US weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level in more than three years

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 191,000 for the week ended Nov 29

Wednesday’s figures indicate employers are still largely retaining current employees as they have pulled back on bringing in new hires.

US jobless claims decline to lowest level since mid-April

Initial claims decreased by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ended Nov 22