New jobless claims fall more than expected to 550,000, total unemployment rolls also dropSeptember 10th, 2009 New jobless claims fall more than expected to 550KWASHINGTON — First-time claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, evidence that companies are laying off fewer workers as the economy improves. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims for unemployment insurance fell to a seasonally adjusted 550,000 from an upwardly revised 576,000 in the previous week.
First-time jobless claims, total benefit rolls fall as companies lay off fewer workersAugust 27th, 2009 New jobless claims and total benefit rolls dropWASHINGTON — The government says the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the number of people remaining on the rolls also fell, evidence that layoffs have eased. Still, both figures remain above levels associated with a healthy economy, and analysts expect the unemployment rate to keep rising.
New jobless claims rise unexpectedly to 558,000, while continuing claims drop to 6.2 millionAugust 13th, 2009 New jobless claims rise unexpectedly to 558,000WASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, while the tally of continuing claims fell. Despite the increase in new claims, they remain below peak levels above 600,000 where they were stuck for most of this year.
Fresh evidences hint at slowing down of lay-offsAugust 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON — The number of newly-laid off workers seeking unemployment insurance fell last week, the government said Thursday, fresh evidence that layoffs are easing. The Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless benefits dropped to a seasonally adjusted 550,000 for the week ending Aug.
New jobless claims rise more than expected, mostly due to seasonal distortionsJuly 30th, 2009 New jobless claims rise more than expectedWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the government said, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions. Many economists say new claims, which track layoffs and firings, are trending downward in a modest sign of improvement in the labor market.
New jobless claims up, mainly due to seasonal changes, but trend is down; fewer receiving aidJuly 30th, 2009 Jobless claims show downward trend in hopeful signWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the government said, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions. Many economists say new claims, which track layoffs and firings, are trending downward in a modest sign of improvement in the labor market.
New jobless claims drop to 522,000, but mostly due to problems adjusting for auto shutdownsJuly 16th, 2009 Jobless claims drop but clouded by auto shutdownsWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off Americans signing up for unemployment benefits last week, and those using this safety net over a longer period, both plunged. But the government figures released Thursday were clouded by difficulties adjusting for temporary shutdowns at auto plants.
Initial jobless claims and continuing claims fall, evidence that layoffs are easingJuly 2nd, 2009 Initial and continuing jobless claims fallWASHINGTON — The government says the number of newly laid-off workers filing for unemployment insurance dropped last week, a sign job cuts are easing. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless benefit claims fell by 16,000 to a seasonally adjusted 614,000.
New jobless claims drop more than expected as layoffs ease; continuing claims set new recordJune 11th, 2009 New jobless claims drop more than expected to 601KWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off Americans filing for jobless benefits fell for the third time in the past four weeks, fresh evidence that companies are cutting fewer jobs. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 24,000 to a seasonally adjusted 601,000.
New jobless claims unexpectedly plunge to 601,000; lowest level since JanuaryMay 8th, 2009 New jobless claims unexpectedly plunge to 601KWASHINGTON — New applications for jobless benefits plunged to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked. Still, the number of unemployed workers getting benefits climbed to a new record.
New jobless claims unexpectedly plunge to 601,000; lowest level since JanuaryMay 8th, 2009 New jobless claims unexpectedly plunge to 601,000WASHINGTON — New applications for jobless benefits plunged to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked. Still, the number of unemployed workers getting benefits climbed to a new record.
US jobless top 5 million as claims touch 26-year highFebruary 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of Americans living on unemployment benefits has topped five million for the first time with as many as 667,000 filing initial jobless claims last week, the highest since October 1982. For the week ended Feb 21, 667,000 Americans filed initial claims for unemployment insurance, up 36,000 from a revised 631,000 the previous week, according to a Labour Department report released Thursday.
Unemployment goes up in KeralaFebruary 18th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The number of unemployed people in Kerala was a little over four million in June 2008 and included about 158,000 professional and technical job seekers, according to the 2008 Economic Review that was tabled in the state assembly Thursday. The figure was below the four-million mark in 2007.
US jobless claims surge to highest in 26 yearsFebruary 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits last week topped 600,000, a level not seen since October 1982, according to a government report released Thursday. The number of initial jobless claims jumped to a much-higher-than-expected 626,000 in the week ended Jan 31, according to the US Labour Department.
US jobless claims surge to highest in 26 yearsFebruary 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits last week topped 600,000, a level not seen since October 1982, according to a government report released Thursday. The number of initial jobless claims jumped to a much-higher-than-expected 626,000 in the week ended Jan 31, according to the US Labour Department.
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