US labor, Jobless Claims

Jobless Claims by US Federal Workers Remain High for Third Week
Applications for unemployment benefits filed by federal employees remained at an elevated level as the Trump administration continued to terminate workers across US agencies.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
US weekly jobless claims fall amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but sharp government spending cuts and an escalating trade war threaten labor market stability.
Initial jobless claims unexpectedly dip in past week
Initial jobless claims for week ended March 8: -2K to 220K vs. 226K consensus and 222K prior (revised from 221K), according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday. The four-week moving average was 226,000, an increase of 1,500 from the prior week's average of 224,500 (revised from 224,250).
Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of Americans who filed for initial jobless benefits declined last week, according to the Department of Labor, showing that the economy continued to avoid a notable increase in layoffs into early March.
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin 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 3,926 in the week ending March 8, down from 5,668 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan 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 6,502 in the week ending March 8, up from 5,626 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Vermont declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont 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 387 in the week ending March 8, down from 671 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Alabama declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama 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 1,720 in the week ending March 1, down from 1,835 the week before, the Labor Department said.
US Jobless Claims Edge Down, Remaining Near Pre-Covid Levels
Applications for US unemployment benefits were little changed last week, remaining roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels.
Jobless claims little changed, while impact from government spending cuts expected later this spring
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week that ended on March 8, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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