jobless claims
Coverage of jobless claims in the Nexus archive.
- Jobless claims rose to 197,000 last week, up 9,000 from the prior week
Jobless claims increased to 197,000 last week, a rise of 9,000 from the previous week. The four-week moving average for initial claims decreased to 202,750, down 5,000 from the prior week's revised average.
- Odds of a September Fed rate hike surged to 82% as oil topped $100 a barrel
Markets are pricing in an 82% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike at its September meeting following Brent crude oil reaching $100 a barrel and jobless claims hitting their lowest level since 1969.
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A jobseeker attended the WNC Career Expo in Fletcher, North Carolina on April 16, 2026. The U.S. Department of Labor is set to release initial jobless claims figures on April 23.
- Roundup: Apple raises prices / Inflation / Fewer jobless claims
Apple has raised prices on several Mac and iPad models due to surging memory and storage chip costs driven by AI data center demand and supply shortages. U.S. inflation reached a three-year high in May at 4.1%, fueled by energy costs and geopolitical tensions, while new jobless claims fell to 215,000, indicating a resilient but mixed labor market.
- US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
US jobless aid filings decreased to 215,000 in the week ending June 20, below analysts' forecasts of 225,000. The four-week moving average of claims rose slightly to 224,250, while the total number of filings for the prior week increased to 1.82 million.
- Jobless claims jump to a 4-month high, but don’t be fooled: Layoffs aren’t on the rise
Jobless claims rose to a four-month high at the end of May, but the increase is attributed to the timing of the Memorial Day holiday rather than rising layoffs.
- The Job Market May Be Better Than Workers Realize
The article mentions a job fair in Fletcher, North Carolina, and notes the Department of Labor's upcoming release of initial jobless claims figures. The event took place on April 16, 2026, with jobless claims data expected on April 23.
- PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
The upcoming release of PCE inflation data, jobless claims, and housing figures will influence expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with implications for cryptocurrency markets. The data will test investor confidence in potential monetary policy easing.
- US Jobless Claims Fall, Housing Starts Drop in April
US jobless claims decreased in April, signaling continued strength in the labor market. However, housing starts declined during the same period, indicating potential weakness in the residential construction sector.
- US Jobless Claims Rise to 214,000 With Layoffs Limited
US jobless claims increased to 214,000, but layoffs remain limited. The rise suggests potential economic challenges, though widespread job cuts are not yet evident.