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Initial claims for US state unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to a seasonally 230,000 for the week ended December 3

US weekly jobless claims increase modestly

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, pointing to a still-tight and strong labour market despite growing fears of a recession.

Business • 08 Dec 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 217,000 for the week ended October 29

US weekly jobless claims fall but layoffs picking up

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting the labour market remains strong despite slowing domestic demand amid stiff interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve to tame inflation.

Business • 03 Nov 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 222,000 for the week ended September 3

US weekly jobless claims fall to three-month low

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low, underscoring the robustness of the labour market even as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.

Business • 08 Sep 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 262,000 for the week ended August 6, new figures show

US weekly jobless claims rise for second week in a row

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose for the second week in a row, indicating further softening in the labour market despite still tight conditions as the Federal Reserve tries to slow demand to help tame inflation.

Business • 11 Aug 22

Initial claims for US unemployment benefits rose 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 260,000 for the week ended July 30

US weekly jobless claims increase

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week, suggesting some softening in the labour market, though overall conditions remain tight.

Business • 04 Aug 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jumped 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 244,000 for the week ended July 9, the US Labor Department said today

US weekly jobless claims rise for second week in a row

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose for a second week in a row last week, suggesting some cooling in the labour market amid tighter monetary policy and financial conditions.

Business • 14 Jul 22

Layoffs in the US surged to a 16-month high in June as aggressive monetary policy tightening from the Federal Reserve stokes recession fears

US weekly jobless claims rise, layoffs at 16-month high

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week and demand for labour is slowing, with layoffs surging to a 16-month high in June as aggressive monetary policy tightening from the Federal Reserve stokes recession fears.

Business • 07 Jul 22

Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, rose by 0.2% in May

US consumer spending rises moderately, inflation rises

US consumer spending rose less than expected in May as cars remained scarce while higher prices forced cutbacks on purchases of other goods, another sign that the rebound in economic growth early in the second quarter was losing steam.

Business • 30 Jun 22

US initial jobless claims have been treading water since tumbling to more than a 53-year low of 166,000 in March

US weekly jobless claims edge lower

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week as labour market conditions remained tight, though some slowing is emerging.

Business • 23 Jun 22

Today's figures hint at some cooling in the US labour market, though conditions remain tight

US weekly jobless claims fall less than expected

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, hinting at some cooling in the labour market, though conditions remain tight.

Business • 16 Jun 22

US gross domestic product fell at a 1.5% annualised rate in the last quarter

US weekly jobless claims fall, Q1 contraction confirmed

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, consistent with a labour market that remains tight amid strong demand for workers despite rising interest rates and tightening financial conditions.

Business • 26 May 22

The number of people on US jobless rolls at its lowest since the end of 1969 in early May

US weekly jobless claims see unexpected rise

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, reaching a four month-high, potentially hinting at some cooling in demand for labour amid tightening financial conditions.

Business • 19 May 22

US initial jobless claims have been largely treading water since hitting a more than 53-year low of 166,000 in March

US weekly jobless claims rising

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but there is no material shift in labour market conditions, with demand for workers strong and shortages rampant.

Business • 12 May 22

US unemployment rolls shrank to the lowest level in 52 years in the first week of April

US unemployment rolls hit lowest level in 52 years

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell moderately last week, still suggesting that April was another month of strong job growth.

Business • 21 Apr 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 166,000 for the week ended April 2, new figures show today

US weekly jobless claims fall again

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating a further tightening of labour market conditions heading into the second quarter, which could contribute to keeping inflation elevated.

Business • 07 Apr 22

US gross domestic product increased at a 7% annualised rate in the fourth quarter, new figures show today

US weekly jobless claims fall, Q4 GDP growth revised up

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week, indicating that the labour market recovery was gaining traction.

Business • 24 Feb 22

Initial claims for US state unemployment benefits dropped 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 238,000 for the week ended January 29

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as Covid-19 infections subsided, suggesting that an anticipated slowdown in job growth in January was likely temporary.

Business • 03 Feb 22

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 207,000 for the week ended January 1

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week and could increase further in the coming weeks amid disruptions from soaring Covid-19 infections.

Business • 06 Jan 22

US jobless claims had dropped to a level last seen in 1969 earlier this month

US weekly jobless claims fall in Christmas week

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, the Labor Department said today.

Business • 30 Dec 21

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits were unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 205,000 for the week ended December 18

US weekly jobless claims hold below pre-Covid levels

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held below pre-pandemic levels last week, while consumer spending increased solidly, putting the economy on track for a strong finish to 2021.

Business • 23 Dec 21

Initial claims for US jobless benefits tumbled 43,000 to a seasonally adjusted 184,000 for the week ended December 4

US weekly jobless claims lowest in more than 52 years

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in more than 52 years last week as labour market conditions continued to tighten amid an acute shortage of workers.

Business • 09 Dec 21

Initial claims for jobless benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 268,000 for the week ended November 13

US weekly jobless claims near pre-pandemic levels

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell close to pre-pandemic levels last week as the labour market recovery continues, though a shortage of workers remains an obstacle to faster job growth.

Business • 18 Nov 21

US gross domestic product increased at a 2% annualised rate last quarter, the Commerce Department said today

US economy slows sharply in third quarter

The US economy grew at its slowest pace in more than a year in the third quarter as Covid-19 infections flared up, further straining global supply chains and causing shortages of goods like automobiles that almost stifled consumer spending.

Business • 28 Oct 21

There were 293,000 initial claims for unemployment benefit submitted the week ended October 9, 36,000 less than the previous week

US jobless claims dip below 300,000

New applications for US unemployment benefits dipped below 300,000 last week for the first time since Covid-19 sent them skyrocketing into the millions early last year, according to government data released today.

Business • 14 Oct 21

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 16,000 to a seasonally adjusted 351,000 for the week ended September 18, new figures show today

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week amid a surge in California, but the labour market continues to steadily recover.

Business • 23 Sep 21

Us Initial Jobless Claims

US weekly jobless claims increase modestly

US weekly jobless claims fall but layoffs picking up

US weekly jobless claims fall to three-month low

US weekly jobless claims rise for second week in a row

US weekly jobless claims increase

US weekly jobless claims rise for second week in a row

US weekly jobless claims rise, layoffs at 16-month high

US consumer spending rises moderately, inflation rises

US weekly jobless claims edge lower

US weekly jobless claims fall less than expected

US weekly jobless claims fall, Q1 contraction confirmed

US weekly jobless claims see unexpected rise

US weekly jobless claims rising

US unemployment rolls hit lowest level in 52 years

US weekly jobless claims fall again

US weekly jobless claims fall, Q4 GDP growth revised up

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately

US weekly jobless claims fall in Christmas week

US weekly jobless claims hold below pre-Covid levels

US weekly jobless claims lowest in more than 52 years

US weekly jobless claims near pre-pandemic levels

US economy slows sharply in third quarter

US jobless claims dip below 300,000

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise