US EditionUS applications for jobless benefits fall again, hitting lowest level since April
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Applications for unemployment benefits fell to 221,000, the lowest since mid-April, showing labor market strength despite job cuts and tariff-related economic uncertainty.
- The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped by 7,000 to 221,000 for the week ending July 12, as reported by the Labor Department.
- This figure is the lowest level in three months and lower than analyst predictions of 232,000, according to the Labor Department.
- The four-week average of claims decreased by 6,250 to 229,500, also reported by the Labor Department.
- The total number of Americans on unemployment benefits was stable, increasing by only 2,000 to 1.96 million for the week of July 5, according to the Labor Department.
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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week
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US applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week, hitting lowest level since April
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs.
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US applications for jobless benefits fall again, hitting lowest level since April
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs
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