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12.09 / 15:27

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unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, pointing to a still-low level of layoffs even as the labor market slows. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 230,000 for the week ended Sept. 7, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 230,000 claims for the latest week. Last week's data included the Labor Day holiday.

29.08 / 17:07

markets UPS economy wellness reports Department jobless claims Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market remains healthy

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as the U.S. labor market remains healthy in the face of high interest rates

22.08 / 21:20

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unemployment benefits rose in the latest week, but the level still suggested a gradual cooling of the labor market remains intact. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 232,000 for the week ended Aug. 17, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 230,000 claims for the latest week. The latest data should continue to allay fears that the labor market is rapidly deteriorating, first raised after a much sharper than expected slowdown in job gains in July, which also saw the unemployment rate rise to a post-pandemic high of 4.3%.

22.08 / 16:17

markets FIVE Manufacturing Remark Cycling show reports jobless claims Stocks stall as traders parse jobless claims, Fed policymakers’ comments

Stocks wavered as traders weighed the latest economic reports for clues on the outlook for Federal Reserve rates in the run-up to Jerome Powell’s speech Friday.

08.08 / 17:20

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Stocks staged a relief rally and bonds fell after the latest US labor-market reading helped ease fears about a more pronounced slowdown in the world’s largest economy.

08.08 / 14:35

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Piper Sandler chief global economist Nancy Lazar discusses whether the U.S. economy is as strong as earnings suggest on 'Making Money.'

01.08 / 22:01

markets UPS Manufacturing reports Department jobless claims The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy

01.08 / 13:46

markets COST Reuters trends show reports Department jobless claims US weekly jobless claims rise to 11-month high

unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market, though claims tend to be volatile around this time of the year. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 249,000 for the week ended July 27, the highest level since August last year, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 236,000 claims for the latest week. Claims have been on an upward trend since June, with part of the rise blamed on volatility related to temporary motor vehicle plant shutdowns for retooling and disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl in Texas.

25.07 / 18:23

markets Manufacturing economy 2020 reports Department jobless claims Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels

13.07 / 01:33

markets UPS economy show reports Department jobless claims US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates

12.07 / 14:47

markets economy Experts 2020 reports Department jobless claims Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as labor market remains sturdy

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains sturdy despite high interest rates

28.06 / 01:43

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Sensex jumped 568.93 points, or 0.72%, to close at 79,243.18, while the Nifty 50 settled 175.70 points, or 0.74%, higher at 24,044.50.“The upmove in the markets has been gradual so far (except for the last 4 days) as participants are wary of the high valuations. They are also afraid of a sharp bout of profit taking which has not happened so far.

27.06 / 15:39

markets economy show 2020 reports Department jobless claims US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits rose to the highest level in more than two years

27.06 / 13:41

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WASHINGTON: First-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits drifted lower last week, which could allay fears of a material shift in the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ended June 22, the Labor Department said on Thursday. The claims data included last Wednesday's Juneteenth National Independence Day, a new holiday. Claims tend to be volatile around public holidays.

20.06 / 17:47

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits slipped last week

14.06 / 02:27

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Sensex gained 204.33 points, or 0.27%, to close at 76,810.90, while the Nifty 50 settled 75.95 points, or 0.33%, higher at 23,398.90.Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — June 14“Nifty made another new high at opening on June 13, gave up some of these gains and remained rangebound through the day. The fact that the Nifty keeps making new highs every day is assuring, but it is not able to hold on to the entire gains.

31.05 / 02:37

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Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — May 31On Thursday, the Indian stock market benchmark indices suffered heavy selloff amid the monthly F&O expiry and ended nearly a percent lower each, extending losses for the fifth session in a row.The Sensex plunged 617.30 points, or 0.83%, to close at 73,885.60, while the Nifty 50 settled 216.05 points, or 0.95%, lower at 22,488.65.“Nervousness ahead of the exit poll and weak global cues continue to dent sentiments. Global markets remained under pressure due to rising bond yields and denting hopes of rate cut.

10.05 / 02:33

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Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here are key global market cues for Sensex today: Asian markets traded higher on Friday tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid renewed rate cut hopes. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rallied 1.52%, while the Topix gained 1.22%.

09.05 / 20:47

markets UPS economy 2020 reports Department jobless claims US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than eight months last week in another sign that the labor market may be softening

09.05 / 13:55

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earnings offset the impact of data that showed U.S. weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, indicating softening labor market conditions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.9 points, or 0.02%, at the open to 39064.27. The S&P 500 rose 1.4 points, or 0.03%, at the open to 5189.03, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 21.0 points, or 0.13%, to 16323.738 at the opening bell.

03.05 / 02:02

markets economy pandemic show 2020 reports Department jobless claims Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation

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