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Jobless Claims in US / Past month average drops to lowest level since June 2007
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to 305,000 in the week ended Sept. 21, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected claims to jump to 327,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. A government official said Labor has been told by California that the state eliminated a … Continue reading
US / Jobless claims rise, but backlogs might distort data
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, but it was difficult to get a clear read on the labor market’s health because a Labor Department analyst said two states appeared to be working through a backlog of unprocessed claims Continue reading
US / Jobless Claims fall, really?
The number of new U.S. jobless claims fell sharply last week but much of the decline appeared due to technical problems in claims processing, clouding the last major reading of labor market health before the Federal Reserve meets Continue reading
US / As Gallup’s unemployment rate jumps, jobless claims drop
Gallup tracks daily the percentage of U.S. adults, ages 18 and older, who are unemployed. “Unemployed” respondents are those who are not employed, even for one hour a week, but are available and looking for work. Unemployment is calculated as a percent of the workforce. Monthly results reflect an average of the calendar month, based … Continue reading
US / List of Unemployment Extension Programs for Each State
This article provides a list of state unemployment extension program information. Please keep in mind that benefits vary from state to state Continue reading
US / Jobless claims drop to 5-1/2 year low
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, touching a 5-1/2 year low, suggesting a steadily improving labor market Continue reading
US / Jobless Claims Rise to Two-Month High But ?
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased to a two-month high last week Continue reading
US / Jobless claims moderate downward trend continues
In the week ending June 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 343,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 348,000. Continue reading
North Carolina / First state to cut federal long-term jobless benefits
North Carolina is the first state to cut off a federal unemployment compensation program for the long-term jobless Continue reading
US / Jobless claims still going the right way
In the week ending June 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 346,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 355,000 Continue reading
Texas / To Drug Test Some Unemployment Applicants
With Republican Gov. Rick Perry’s signature Friday, a bill that would require some people seeking unemployment assistance in Texas to undergo drug tests has become law. But critics say it is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. Perry signed into law Senate Bill 21, which will require applicants trying to find work in occupations where … Continue reading
US / Unemployment Claims decrease by 12,000 near a five-year low
In the week ending June 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 334,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 346,000. The 4-week moving average was 345,250, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week’s unrevised average of 352,50. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor via ETA Press Release: … Continue reading
Greece, Spain and Portugal / The Limits to the Unemployment Benefit Safety Net
Unemployment benefits are one of the safety nets available for people affected by the economic crisis in Greece, Spain and Portugal. This system — along with other social benefits such as pensions and increased remittance inflows from family members abroad, as well as aid from family members at home and, to some extent, informal economic activities — is somewhat … Continue reading
US / Jobless Claims rise but data could be distorted
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 354,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 344,000. The 4-week moving average was 347,250, an increase of 6,750 from the previous week’s revised average of 340,500. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment … Continue reading
US / Unemployment Insurance / Claims drop back
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 340,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 363,000. The 4-week moving average was 339,500, a decrease of 500 from the previous week’s revised average of 340,000. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment … Continue reading
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