US jobless claims fall, point to firming labor market

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 18:46

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting a moderation in job growth in August was an aberration.

US jobless claims rise, but labor market still strengthening

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 20:19

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, but the trend remained consistent with sustained strength in the labor market.

US Senate advances unemployment benefits extension bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 05:31

The US Senate on Tuesday voted to advance the unemployment benefits extension bill, clearing procedural hurdle for the legislation.

Unemployment benefits end in US for 1.3 mn jobless

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 22:29

For the more than 1.3 million people who have been jobless in the US for over six months, the holiday season came to a crashing halt Saturday with the cancellation of the federal government's unemployment insurance payments.

US jobless claims fall to 4-month low

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 23:58

New US claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a four-month low last week, government data showed on Thursday, a rare dose of good news for an economy that has been battered by a credit rating downgrade and falling share prices.