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US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

New claims for unemployment benefits in the US fell for the first time in three weeks, data from the US Commerce Department showed today. In particular, initial claims for jobless benefits fell by 2,000 to 250,000 in the week ended August 13. The average estimate of analysts in a Bloomberg poll put claims at 264,000. […]

US: Slight increase in unemployment benefits

US: Slight increase in unemployment benefits US: Slight increase in unemployment benefits

New applications for unemployment benefits in the US showed a small increase, which were maintained at satisfactory levels for the pace of the economy. In particular, as announced by the country’s Ministry of Labor, applications for unemployment benefits increased by 14,000 in the week ending August 6 and reached 262,000. The size was broadly in […]

US: New jobless claims at highest level since November 2021

US: New jobless claims at highest level since November 2021 US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

New claims for unemployment benefits rose in the US last week, according to data released by the US Labor Department. In particular, new claims for jobless benefits rose by 9,000 to 244,000 in the week ended July 9. This is the highest number recorded since November 2021. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had […]

US: Initial jobless claims at six-month high

US: Initial jobless claims at six-month high US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

U.S. initial jobless claims rose slightly last week, in a sign that labor market conditions may have begun to deteriorate amid a rally in inflation and after successive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. In particular, initial claims for jobless benefits rose by 4,000 to a six-month high of 235,000 for the week ended […]

US: Slight decline in initial unemployment benefit applications

US: Slight decline in initial unemployment benefit applications US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

The number of new applications for unemployment benefits in the US decreased slightly last week, but remained higher than the limit of 200,000 recorded from February to March, in a sign that the historic cycle of monetary policy tightening has opened. The Fed may have begun to influence the strong labor market. In particular, new […]

USA: The reduction of the new applications for unemployment benefits lost its forecasts

USA: The reduction of the new applications for unemployment benefits lost its forecasts US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time fell less than expected last week, according to data released today. In particular, the initial applications for state unemployment benefits fell by 3,000 to the seasonally adjusted size of 229,000 for the week ended June 11, according to the US Department of Labor. […]

USA: Unemployment benefits at a high of 6 months

USA: Unemployment benefits at a high of 6 months US: Slight increase in unemployment benefits

Weekly US unemployment benefits were at their highest level since mid-January, but the rise did not signal concerns about the country’s labor market. In particular, in the week ended June 4, 229,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits, a number that increased by 27,000 from last week’s upward revision and significantly more than the analysts estimate […]

US: Initial unemployment benefit applications fell by 11,000

US: Initial unemployment benefit applications fell by 11,000 US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

Initial US jobless claims fell for the second week in a row last week after a four-month high in early May, reflecting the lowest redundancies in decades, confirming that the US job market remains strong but and tight. In particular, the initial applications for unemployment benefits were reduced by 11,000 and reached the seasonally adjusted […]

USA: Unemployment benefits have been kept low for many years

USA: Unemployment benefits have been kept low for many years US: Slight increase in unemployment benefits

The number of unemployment benefits in the US remained close to the low levels of many decades this week, despite the small increase. In particular, in the week ended April 9, 185,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits, compared to the revised 167,000 the previous week and analysts’ estimates of 170,000 new applications. At the same […]

US: Small increase in initial unemployment benefit applications

US: Small increase in initial unemployment benefit applications US: Data on new jobless claims better than estimates

New jobless claims on U.S. programs rose more than analysts last week, but the broader picture continues to show that the job market is growing at a healthy pace. In particular, the initial applications for unemployment benefits increased by 14,000 to 202,000 for the week ended March 26, according to the US Department of Labor. […]