US Unemployment Applications Edged Higher to 245,000 Last Week

Applications for US unemployment benefits edged higher last week, but still held near a low level and highlighted the persistent strength of the labor market. Initial unemployment claims rose by 5,000 to 245,000 in the week ended April 15, Labor Department data showed Thursday. The median...

US Initial Jobless Claims Decline Unexpectedly in Week Ended March 16

US initial jobless claims fell to 210,000 in the employment survey week ended March 16 from an upwardly revised 212,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 213,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:45 am ET. Initial claims were at a level of...

US Initial Claims for Jobless Benefits Rise Less Than Forecast

Initial applications for US unemployment insurance rose last week by less than forecast, remaining near historic lows and indicating the labor market remains resilient as companies seek to retain employees. First-time claims for benefits climbed by 2,000 to 205,000 in the week ended...

UK Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.8% in Quarter to December vs. 4.0% Expected

The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate dropped to 3.8% in three months to December, compared to 4.2% in November, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Tuesday. The market forecast was for a 4.0% print in the reported period. Additional details of the report...

Sebuah Rekor Baru 3,28 Juta Orang Amerika Mengajukan Tunjangan Pengangguran Pekan Lalu

Jumlah orang Amerika yang mengajukan tunjangan pengangguran pekan lalu meroket ke rekor baru 3,28 juta ketika sebagian besar ekonomi AS ditutup dan perusahaan memberhentikan sejumlah pekerja untuk mengatasi pandemi coronavirus. Peningkatan klaim pengangguran awal yang disesuaikan secara musiman...

Klaim Pengangguran di AS Turun ke Level Terendah Baru sejak Pandemi

Aplikasi untuk asuransi pengangguran negara bagian AS merosot pada minggu lalu ke level terendah baru, menandakan peningkatan yang stabil di pasar ketenagakerjaan karena pembatasan bisnis yang tersisa dicabut. Klaim awal dalam program negara reguler turun 34.000 menjadi 444.000 dalam pekan yang...

Klaim Pengangguran AS Turun ke 787.000 di Minggu Terakhir

Jumlah orang Amerika yang mengajukan tunjangan pengangguran awal turun menjadi 787.000 minggu lalu, tetapi tetap pada level yang menunjukkan bahwa pemulihan di pasar tenaga kerja kehilangan momentum karena pandemi virus korona terus berlanjut. Para ekonom memperkirakan penurunan ke 860.000. Angka...