Jobless claims rise in latest week

US weekly jobless claims increase; labor market conditions still healthy
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but remained at levels consistent with a healthy labor market.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased more than projected, while continuing claims dropped, government data showed Thursday. The seasonally adjusted number of initial claims rose by 14,
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
The number of Americans who filed for initial jobless benefits rose last week, according to the Department of Labor, but remained within the range that has become typical in recent months. The week through Jan.
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Pennsylvania last week compared with the week prior.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to a stable labor market at the start of the year though some laid-off workers are experiencing difficulties finding new jobs.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 4,817 in the week ending January 3, up from 3,475 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Illinois declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 13,341 in the week ending January 3, down from 16,722 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Minnesota increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Minnesota rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 8,967 in the week ending January 3, up from 6,707 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Montana declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Montana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 1,129 in the week ending December 14, down from 1,356 the week before, the Labor Department said.
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Initial jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 217,000 in the week ending Jan. 11, in part due to a spike in claims from wildfire-ravaged California, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had estimated new claims would rise by 9,
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