jobless News Updates

Business

Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Seven Weeks

Filings for unemployment benefits in the United States declined to a seven-week low as hiring managers demonstrated confidence in the outlook after temporary adjustments around the holidays.

February 11, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Rise as Post-Holiday Adjustments Continue

More Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week as employers continued to adjust staffing levels after the holidays.

February 4, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected After Holidays

Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States declined last week from a six-month high, indicating firings remain low after the volatility typically associated with post-holiday staff adjustments.

January 28, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Increased Last Week to a Six-Month High

The number of applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased last week to a six-month high, indicating tempered progress in the labor market.

January 21, 2016
Business

Trucking Adds 5,300 Jobs in December

The trucking industry added 5,300 jobs in December as the unemployment rate held at 5%, the Labor Department reported Jan. 8.

January 8, 2016
Business

Applications for Jobless Benefits Decrease

Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign the U.S. labor market remained robust entering 2016.

January 7, 2016
Business

Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall More Than Forecast

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign of persistent strength in the job market.

December 17, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in a Month

Applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week as claims moved closer to a four-decade low that shows a resilient labor market.

November 25, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Keep Hovering Near Four-Decade Lows

Initial jobless claims in the United States continued to hover around four-decade lows last week as the labor market strengthens toward full employment.

November 19, 2015
Business

Applications for Jobless Benefits Reach Five-Week High

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits climbed to the highest level in five weeks, representing a pause in the recent progress that left claims at their lowest level since 1973.

November 5, 2015