Unemployment Claims news and trends

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

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...

Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
Economy // January 30, 2025

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fewer Americans File for Unemployment, but More Remain Unemployed
Economy // November 21, 2024

Fewer Americans are filing for unemployment benefits, but more are remaining unemployed after filing, the Department of Labor (DOL) said Thursday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Haver Analytics Says Unemployment Claims Rose ‘Marginally’ at End of September

October 06, 2025
Haver Analytics reported calculated that unemployment claims in the United States rose marginally during the last week of September. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

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...

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...

Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High

January 30, 2025
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the...