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US jobless claims fall back to 42-year low

New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits fell back to a 42-year low last week, suggesting further tightening of the jobs market, Labor Department data showed Thursday.

Apr 14, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

US jobless claims at eight-week low; housing starts fall

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in eight weeks, suggesting the labor market continued to strengthen despite the recent tightening in financial market conditions. 

Sep 17, 2015, 19:43 PM IST

US jobless claims drop to lowest level in 14 years

Initial claims dropped by 23,000 to 264,000 in the week ending October 11, an eight percent decline from the previous week.

Oct 16, 2014, 19:49 PM IST

US jobless claims fall to 8-year low

Initial jobless claims, fell by 1,000 to 287,000 in the week ending October 4. The previous week`s level was revised up by 1,000 to 288,000.

Oct 09, 2014, 19:15 PM IST