US EditionApplications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low, labor market healthy
- Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the week ending March 15, according to the Labor Department.
- The four-week average of jobless claims increased by 750 to 227,000, reflecting minor fluctuations.
- The U.S. Added 151,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, remaining healthy historically.
- Despite job cuts by some companies, the labor market shows strength with low layoffs and numerous job opportunities.
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Even though the U.S. unemployment rate remains low, Americans are becoming increasingly uneasy about the state of the job market. Recent data shows a sharp rise in job-related anxiety, adding to a list of economic warning signs that could indicate trouble ahead.What the numbers s
U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low
Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low. U.S. jobless claims filings rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the week ending March 15, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s just less than the 224,000 new applications analysts forecast. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are…
US labor market remains stable, but job opportunities limited
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, suggesting the labor market remained stable in March, though the outlook is darkening amid rising trade tensions and deep cuts in government spending.
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