Unemployment claims highest since August

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs and the current low levels shows that American workers enjoy extraordinary job security.

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs and the current low levels shows that American workers enjoy extraordinary job security.

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that 240,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, up by 17,000 from the week before. The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 5,500 to 226,750.

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historic standards.The Labor Department reported Wednesday [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs and the current low levels shows that American workers enjoy extraordinary job security.

U.S. jobless claims rise to 240,000; highest since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose the highest level since August but still remain low by historic standards. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that 240,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, up by 17,000 from the week before. The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths…