US weekly jobless claims reverse prior surge, labor market still softening

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the prior week's jump, ...

First-time unemployment claims surge to highest level since 2021 — but most of the increase is tied to Texas flooding

Initial jobless claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000 in the week that ended Sept. 6, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Unemployment claims in California declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in California dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department ...
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States where unemployment claims are increasing the most

Take a look at the states where unemployment claims are increasing the most: The states that saw the biggest increase in ...
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Unemployment claims in Vermont increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...
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Weekly unemployment claims hold at low level

Long-Term Unemployment: Held steady at 1.9 million, now accounting for 25.7% of all unemployed individuals. Labor Force ...
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Florida new unemployment claims increase for first time in 9 weeks, but not by much

Florida had seen regular increases in the unemployment rate between late 2024 into early 2025. But that leveled off in March ...

Unemployment claims in Indiana increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Unemployment claims in Texas increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Texas rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor ...

Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...