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Jobless claims fall to 250,000 and show little sign of surging layoffs

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The numbers: The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits dipped to 250,000 in mid-August, suggesting that layoff remain very low and the economy is still expanding. Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 from a revised 252,000 in the first week of August. What’s more, new filings in early August was lowered from a preliminary 262,000. The number of people applying for jobless benefits is one of the best barometers of whether the economy is getting better or worse.

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Fewer Americans Filed for Jobless Benefits Last Week

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy.

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Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to be the strongest segment of the U.S. economy

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

By MATT OTT AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy.Applications for jobless aid for the week ending August 13 fell by 2,000 to 250,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Last week’s number, which raised some eyebrows, was revised down by 10,000.The four-week average for claims, whic…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending August 13 fell by 2,000 to 250,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Last week’s number, which raised […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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MY Northwest

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the U.S. economy.Applications for jobless aid for the week ending August 13 fell by 2,000 to 250,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Last week’s number, which raised some eyebrows, was revised down by 10,000.The four-week average for claims, which evens out some of the week-t…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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