US EditionUS applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low level
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – Initial jobless claims fell to 217,000 last week while continuing claims rose to 1.955 million, reflecting ongoing challenges for laid-off workers, Labor Department data showed.
- The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week to 217,000, the lowest level since mid-April.
- U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June, more than expected, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from 4.2%.
- Though the job market remains stable, some weakness has surfaced as employers contend with fallout from President Trump's trade policies, especially tariffs.
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US Jobless Claims Decline for 6th Straight Week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits declined for the sixth consecutive week. For the week ending July 19, initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 217,000, the lowest level in three months, according to new Department of Labor data released on July 24. This is down from last week’s reading of 221,000 and came in below the consensus estimate of 227,000. Claims have been pulling back after reaching an eight-month high in June, …
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US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low level
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities.
U.S. labor market steady, jobless claims at three-month low
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 25, 2025 — The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities. The lack of material labor market deterioration likely gives the Federal Reserve cover to keep interest unchanged next week amid signs that President Donald Trump’s aggre…
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