Jobless Claims news and trends

Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Economy // April 17, 2025

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
Economy // April 10, 2025

The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 5), the Department of Labor said in a Thursday (April 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
Economy // March 13, 2025

Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Jobless Claims Rise Amid Corporate Layoffs
Economy // February 27, 2025

Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, with analysts attributing the rise to layoffs by some major corporations and to snowstorms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market

May 22, 2025
The job market remains resilient amid economic uncertainty, analysts said Thursday (May 22) after government data showed a decline in initial claims for unemployment insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable

April 17, 2025
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor market. Get the Full Story...

Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market

April 10, 2025
The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 5), the Department of Labor said in a Thursday (April 10)...

Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient

March 13, 2025
Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...