Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.
US weekly jobless claims slide to eight-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a still healthy labor market.
US initial jobless claims fall to 8-month low to end 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in employment conditions.
New US jobless claims slip, but people are remaining unemployed for longer
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still-healthy U.S. labor market that is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials from cutting interest rates any further in the near term.
Unemployment claims in Washington declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Washington dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,852 in the week ending December 14, down from 8,297 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Montana increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Montana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 1,203 in the week ending December 21, up from 1,003 the week before, the Labor Department said.
US jobless claims hit 8-month low: key numbers you need to know
The US labor market continues to display unexpected strength as the year closes, with new applications for unemployment benefits dropping to their lowest level in eight months.
Initial jobless claims surprise to the downside in past week
Analysis of the latest U.S. Department of Labor data reveals a decrease in initial jobless claims, signaling potential improvements in the labor market.
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.
Unemployment falls to eight-month low over week of Christmas
The U.S. Labor Department reported that the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low of 211,000 last week, below the 222,000 estimate of economists polled by Reuters.
Jobless Claims Fall to 211,000, Lowest Since March
Despite the positive news, certain industries, such as hospitality and construction, continue to experience labor shortages.
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Eight-Month Low to End 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job ...