US unemployment benefits hit 3-year high, continuing claims rise to 1.9 million
New unemployment claims are near pre-pandemic levels, indicating a strong labor market, but rising continuing claims suggest many are struggling to find work.
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US weekly jobless claims hit eight-month low as labor market remains resilient
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped ... Macro Matterscategory US single-family housing starts, permits rise to 10-month high 3:28 PM UTC · Updated ago Macro Matterscategory ...
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Jobless Claims Rise Slightly But Recurring Applications Surge
Continuing claims, a proxy for people who are already receiving benefits and still can’t find a job, jumped to 1.9 million in the week ended Jan. 11, the highest since November 2021, according to ...
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Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin 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 ...