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US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market stays stable for now

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims fell by 6,000 to 219,000, indicating continued labor market stability, according to the Labor Department.
Low layoffs have helped keep the labor market stable despite concerns over potential impacts from tariffs, according to economists.
Business and consumer sentiment has decreased significantly, which may affect investment and demand for workers.
While layoffs are low, hiring has been weak, causing those who do lose jobs to experience long unemployment periods.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

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US weekly jobless claims fall as labour market stays stable for now

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labour market stability ahead of potential volatility from import tariffs.

16 hours ago·Malaysia

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The Record Herald

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Ohio jobless claims for March 23-29 - Record Herald

This week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) provided updated data on unemployment claims filed in Ohio the week of March 23-29, according to a news release. These statistics were shared with the U.S. Department of Labor. Ohioans filed 6,119 initial unemployment claims last week, which was 395 more than the previous week. Approximately 699 of those have been flagged for more stringent identity verification, to ensure they ar…

21 hours ago

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Wilmington News Journal

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Ohio jobless claims for March 23-29 - Wilmington News Journal

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The National Pulse

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Number of Americans Filing for Unemployment Benefits Drops Again, Signaling Robust Labor Market Under Trump.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits decreased by 6,000 to 219,000 last week, according to the Labor Department. Who’s Involved: The Labor Department released the data in its regular unemployment claims report. Where & When: The report covered the week ending March 29, with data provided on March 22 as well. Key Quote: The department stated the decline was less than predicted applica…

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Bloomberg

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US Continuing Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Since November 2021

Recurring applications for US unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, adding to signs it’s proving more difficult for out-of-work people to reenter the workforce.

1 day ago·United States

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US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market stays stable for now

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability ahead of potential volatility from import tariffs.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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