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Strong, stable labor market may signal new normal to Federal Reserve
Mar 21, 2024
Unemployment claims fell last week. Despite relatively high interest rates, they're below pre-pandemic levels and near historic lows.
Unemployment claims are at their lowest number since January
Sep 21, 2023
The labor market is still pretty tight, even after the last year and a half of rate hikes loosened things a bit.
Jobless claims are up, but unemployment is still low. What does that mean?
May 11, 2023
The four-week moving average of unemployment benefits claims is at the highest level since late 2021. Is this more evidence of a slowly cooling economy?
Another week of historically low unemployment claims confirms the job market's on fire
Apr 21, 2022
Two years ago, more than 4 million people filed for benefits in a single week. This year, the number's around 180,000.
Workers have more leverage these days, but they're not less stressed
Apr 11, 2022
Nearly half of American workers are looking for a new job or plan to in the next year. One-third are ready to quit without a new job lined up.
First-time jobless claims rise — and worse may be yet to come
Jan 20, 2022
Analysts say businesses are under pressure and economic confidence has suffered.
For public good, not for profit.
Job market looks strong as 2021 ends. 2022 looks uncertain.
Dec 30, 2021
Weekly unemployment claims are still hovering at the lowest level we've seen since 1969.
Pandemic postponed major financial decisions for 2 in 5 Americans, survey finds
Apr 8, 2021
With more than 18 million still on unemployment, caution remains the watchword.
You can still get unemployment benefits after state payments run out
Oct 15, 2020
The federal government is funding 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits after state payments run out, but getting them can take extra effort.