The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but the unemployment rate could rise in ...

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to a seven-month high last week, pointing to softening labor market conditions amid mounting economic headwinds from ...

U.S. jobless claims reach 242,000 as government downsizing looms. Major companies announce workforce reductions while the ...

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 247,000 for the week ... US weekly jobless claims rise for second straight week. Story by Reuters • 1w. W ...

Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week to the highest since October, adding to signs that the job market is cooling. Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 247,000 in ...

Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased in line with Wall Street's expectations, while continuing claims dropped, government data showed Thursday. The seasonally ...

Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US unexpectedly declined, while continuing claims increased, government data showed Thursday. The seasonally adjusted number of initial claims ...

US jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 236,000 last week, below expectations, but continuing claims hit a 2.5-year high.

241,000: In another sign of trouble for the limping US economy, weekly first-time jobless claims surged to a higher-than-expected 241,000 this week. Continuing claims, which provide a broader view ...

Raw or actual unemployment applications in the state jumped to 30,043 from 14,518. Key details: The number of new claims based on actual filings — that is, before seasonal adjustments — rose ...