Indexes slip as jobless claims rise ahead of highly anticipated jobs report
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Indexes edged lower Thursday as investors assessed jobless claims and geopolitical tensions. Jobless claims climbed to 225,000,…
Consumer spending jumped in July as retail sales were up 1%, much better than expected
Consumer spending held up even better than expected in July as inflation pressures showed more signs of easing, the Commerce…
Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market
Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled less than expected last week, countering other signs that the labor market is weakening.…
Weekly jobless claims post lowest reading since September 2022
The labor market continued to show surprising resiliency in the early days of 2024, with initial jobless claims posting an…
Jobless claims increase more than expected to their highest since October 2021
First-time jobless claims rose sharply last week in a potential sign that the labor market is softening up after more…
Jobless claims edge up to 198,000, higher than expected
Initial filings for unemployment insurance ticked higher last week but remained generally low in a tight labor market. Jobless claims…
