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May 9, 2024 · New York CNN —. First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to 231,000, the highest level since August, in another sign that the white-hot labor market is starting to cool...
May 9, 2024 · Unemployment claims for the week ending May 4 rose by 22,000 to 231,000, up from 209,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Though last week’s claims were the most since the final week of August 2023, it’s still a relatively low number of layoffs and not cause for concern.
Oct 10, 2021 · CNN — Out-of-work Americans did not rush back into the job market after beefed-up unemployment benefits ended nationwide in September. The labor force shrank last month for the first time since...
Mar 6, 2021 · Millions could lose unemployment benefits on March 14 if Congress doesn't pass another relief package. The Senate passed Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill. By Melissa Mahtani and...
Jul 20, 2023 · Published 5:39 AM PDT, July 20, 2023. Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with the labor market continuing to cruise along despite higher interest rates intended to cool hiring.
Mar 7, 2024 · Updated 5:45 AM PDT, March 7, 2024. U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates.
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Mar 5, 2021 · The Friday night agreement will provide federal unemployment benefits at $300 a week and expire September 6, according a Democratic aide.
