Jobless Claims News Updates

Government, Business

Jobless Claims Decline More Than Forecast in Week Ending Oct. 24

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, suggesting the labor market remains on the path of gradual improvement — while still far from its pre-pandemic health.

October 29, 2020
Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Decline After California Resumes Reporting

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell for the third time in four weeks, suggesting the labor market is still gradually recovering while remaining far from its pre-pandemic health.

October 22, 2020
Government, Business

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 840,000 Seek Jobless Aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession.

October 8, 2020
Government, Business

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 837,000 Seek Jobless Aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.

October 1, 2020
Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Remain Elevated in Choppy Recovery

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits were little changed last week, contrasting with estimates for a decline and highlighting an economic recovery that’s coming in fits and starts.

September 24, 2020
Government, Business

US Jobless Claims Resume Drop in Sign of Gradual Improvement

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits resumed its decline, signaling a gradual improvement in the battered labor market.

September 17, 2020
Government, Business

Job Losses Persist as Claims Come in Higher Than Forecast

Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign extensive job losses are persisting as the nation struggles to control the coronavirus.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Jobless Claims Give Mixed Picture With Shift in Adjustments

U.S. unemployment-claims figures gave a mixed picture of the labor market amid government changes to seasonal adjustments to account for distortions from the pandemic.

September 3, 2020
Government, Business

Jobless Claims Hit Three-Week Low

Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly declined to a three-week low despite a strike by General Motors Co. workers that continues to reverberate through supporting industries.

October 10, 2019
Government, Business

Drop in Jobless Claims Shows Firm Labor Market

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for the second time in three weeks, indicating the labor market is holding steadfast in the face of slower global demand and trade tensions.

August 8, 2019