US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Near 3-Month Low

The number of individuals filing new applications for unemployment benefits ticked up last week for the first time since early June. According to the Department of Labor, initial jobless claims rose by 1,000, to 218,000 for the week that ended on July 26, remaining close to a three-month low. Initial jobless claims, released on July 31, came in below the consensus forecast of 224,000. After hitting an eight-month high in June, claims have been t…

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Near 3-Month Low - The Thinking Conservative

According to the Dept of Labor, initial jobless claims rose by 1,000, to 218,000 for the week ended July 26, remaining close to a three-month low. The post Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Near 3-Month Low appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.

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US weekly jobless claims rise marginally

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable, though it is taking longer for laid-off workers to find new opportunities.

US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.

Applications for jobless benefits inch up for 1st time in 7 weeks, layoffs remain low

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy