Unemployment claims rise to 242,000, the highest in 3 months
Figures do not include layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency. Analysts expect those to show up in coming ...
Jobless claims match 3-month high as Trump White House readies more federal job cuts
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week matched a three-month high, possibly reflecting the ...
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Unemployment claims in Ohio declined last week
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,994 in the week ending February 15, down from 6,469 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 219,000 last ...
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US Jobless Claims Tick Up Slightly, in Line With Pre-Covid Level
Applications for US unemployment benefits were little changed last week, hovering around pre-Covid levels that indicate solid demand for workers. Initial claims increased by 5,000 to 219,000 in ...
Treasury yields edge up after initial jobless claims, GDP data
Treasury yields were up slightly Thursday morning as investors weighed the latest data on initial jobless claims and U.S. economic growth. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up about 4 basis ...
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Unemployment claims in Washington increased last week
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,768 in the week ending February 15, up from 7,114 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 219,000 ...
DOGE is laying off thousands: what impact will it have with unemployment and the economy?
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is scaling back the federal workforce through buyouts and layoffs, which could strain the U.S. labor market.
Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried
DOGE layoffs, along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.