Initial unemployment claims posted an unexpected increase last week in a potential trouble sign for the wobbling U.S. economy. First-time filings for unemployment insurance totaled 241,000 for the ...

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

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 ...

Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over ...

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, suggesting layoffs were rising.

The latest jobs report reveals that jobless claims in the U.S. have risen to their highest level in eight months, driven by economic uncertainty linked to tariffs. National correspondent Stephanie ...

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.

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 ...