U.S. Unemployment Claims Dip to 197,000, Lowest Since Mid-July

U.S. jobless claims fall to 197,000 ahead of September employment report - FINCHANNEL

U.S. jobless claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 in the week ended September 26, the Labor Department said in its October 1 report. The advance total was 1,000 below the previous week’s revised level of 198,000. The four-week average declined by 2,500 to 200,000. The preceding average was revised upward by 250 to 202,500, so the latest comparison incorporates a revision rather than using the originally published figure. Initial claims a…

Historic low layoffs underpin labor market

WASHINGTON — New applications for unemployment benefits drifted close to 57-year lows last week and layoffs decreased in September, suggesting labor market stability persisted even as employers remained cautious about boosting hiring.

Breaking: Trump Economy Notches Win as US Jobless Numbers Plummet to Half-Century Low Last Seen in 1969

Unemployment claims in the U.S. remain at historic lows, with numbers last seen in 1969, when the country’s population was over 140 million less. The news is just the latest […]

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall To 197,000 As Trump Touts Economic Strength

New applications for unemployment benefits fell again last week, dropping to one of the lowest levels in decades and adding fresh evidence that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite war-driven energy costs, tariffs and persistent concerns over inflation.

US jobless claims below 200,000 for 3rd week as layoffs fall: Will Fed raise rates?

US jobless claims stayed below 200,000 for three weeks. Will low layoffs and rising factory prices push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in October?

U.S. unemployment claims dip to the lowest since mid-July

Layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.