Jobless Claims by US Federal Workers Remain High for Third Week
Applications for unemployment benefits filed by federal employees remained at an elevated level as the Trump administration continued to terminate workers across US agencies.
US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but sharp government spending cuts and an escalating trade war threaten labor market stability.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
Unemployment claims in Alabama declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama 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 1,790 in the week ending March 8, down from 1,824 the week before, the Labor Department said.
US producer prices unchanged; weekly jobless claims fall
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in February for the first time in seven months, while fewer Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, pointing to a stable economy that should allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady next week.
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan 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 6,502 in the week ending March 8,
Unemployment claims in Louisiana declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana 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 1,262 in the week ending March 1, down from 1,668 the week before, the Labor Department said.
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Unemployment claims in Indiana declined last week
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