The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a six-week low, underscoring the reluctance of ...

Weekly jobless claims surge to 241,000, more than expected, in latest sign of economic trouble. Story by Jeff Cox • 2d. Initial unemployment claims posted an unexpected increase last week in a ...

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 jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, suggesting layoffs were rising.

U.S. weekly jobless claims rose sharply last week, signaling a potential deterioration in labor markets as economic uncertainties stemming from tariffs persist. Initial applications for ...

Weekly jobless claims fall 5,000 to 245,000; Layoffs reported in a range of industries in prior week; Continuing claims decrease 6,000 to 1.945 million; Single-family building permits drop 2.7% in May ...

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 245,000 for the week ended June 14, ... US weekly jobless claims fall, but still elevated.

US weekly jobless claims unchanged amid stable labor market. By Reuters. ... That aligns with a surge in the median duration of unemployment to 10.4 weeks in April from 9.8 weeks in March.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally adjusted 248,000 for the week ended June 7, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had ...