For-hire trucking gained 3,000 jobs in October, while overall payrolls increased by 161,000, the Labor Department reported Nov. 4.
November 4, 2016jobless News Updates
Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level in Almost Three Months
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose to the highest level in almost three months, extending increases from a four-decade low.
November 3, 2016Companies in US Add Fewest Workers in Five Months, ADP Says
Companies added 147,000 workers in October, the fewest in five months and marking a more limited pace of job creation, data from the ADP Research Institute showed Oct. 2.
November 2, 2016Jobless Claims Decline for First Time in Three Weeks
Filings for U.S. jobless benefits fell for the first time in three weeks, staying near a four-decade low as employers remain unwilling to part with workers.
October 27, 2016Jobless Claims Rise After Falling to Four-Decade Low
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since July, after spending several weeks at or near a four-decade low.
October 20, 2016Jobless Claims at 42-Year Low as Employers Shun Firings
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits were at a four-decade low over the past two weeks as sales prospects encouraged employers to maintain headcounts.
October 13, 2016Fewer Americans Than Forecast Filed for Jobless Claims Last Week
The number of applications to collect jobless benefits rose less than forecast for week ended Sept. 24, indicating employers are leery of dismissing workers as the labor market tightens.
September 29, 2016Initial Jobless Claims Match Lowest Level Since April
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits dropped the week ended Sept. 17 to match the lowest level since April, a sign the labor market remains healthy even as hiring moderates.
September 22, 2016Applications for Jobless Benefits Rise Less Than Forecast
The number of applications for unemployment benefits barely rose in the week ended Sept. 10, indicating employers remain comfortable with staffing levels.
September 15, 2016Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Seven Weeks
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped to the lowest level in seven weeks, showing employers have little appetite to fire workers.
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