US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise
In November, U.S. employers added a strong 227,000 jobs, following a paltry 36,000 in October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000.
Unemployment Claims Surprisingly Rose Last Week
In a fresh sign that the labor market could be slowing down, new unemployment claims rose to a two-month high last week.
U.S. weekly first-time unemployment claims reach 242,000
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time reached a seasonally adjusted 242,000 last week, its highest total since mid-October and one of the highest weekly totals of 2024.
Unemployment claims in Connecticut declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Connecticut last week compared with the week prior.
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 11,820 in the week ending December 7, up from 9,561 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Pennsylvania last week compared with the week prior.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,962 in the week ending December 7,
US unemployment applications come back down after big rise
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before
US Unemployment Claims Fall Sharply, Beating Projections
Jobless claim applications declined by 22,000 to 220,000 for the week of Dec. 14, according to the Labor Department.
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