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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

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week ended Nov 15.

US weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims increase

[WASHINGTON] The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but more out of work people are struggling to find new opportunities amid weak hiring.

 There has been a significant slowdown in job creation over the past three months after sizeable downward revisions to May and June figures.

US jobless claims edge lower, continuing claims remain elevated

Claims decreased by 3,000 to 224,000 in the week ended Aug 9

The number of people receiving benefits after an initial week of aid, a proxy for hiring, were unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 1.946 million during the week ending July 19.

US weekly jobless claims rise marginally

It is taking longer for laid-off workers to find new opportunities

Layoffs have remained generally low, though economic uncertainty stemming from trade policy has left companies hesitant to increase hiring.

US weekly jobless claims fall; job growth appears steady in July

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 221,000 for the week ended July 12

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 for the week ended July 4.

US weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly

Employers may be holding on to workers despite a cooling labour market

 This week a measure of job availabilities from a Conference Board survey that’s closely watched by economists fell to the lowest since March 2021. 

Recurring US jobless claims jump to highest since Nov 2021

It increased to 1.97 million in the week ended June 14