U.S. jobless claims fall to 226,000 as layoffs stay low and hiring holds up
Weekly claims fell to 226,000, pointing to low layoffs, while May payrolls rose 172,000 and unemployment held at 4.3% in the national labor market.
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U.S. jobless claims dip to 226,000 as hiring stays cautious
Weekly claims fell to 226,000, signaling layoffs remain low as May payroll gains and April openings point to a cautious hiring pace.
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U.S. jobless claims dipped again as layoffs stayed historically low
United States Evening Economy Update – Weekly claims fell to 209,000, reinforcing a cooler but still steady labor market as the holiday weekend begins.
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U.S. jobs growth held up in April, but labor-force participation slipped
April hiring stayed positive, unemployment held at 4.3%, and a lower participation rate suggests a cooler labor market ahead.
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U.S. jobs growth beat forecasts in April, keeping labor market sturdier
April hiring topped expectations with 115,000 new jobs and unemployment steady at 4.3%, signaling a cooling but resilient U.S. labor market.
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U.S. productivity slows in Q1 as labor costs rise
New BLS data show slower productivity and higher labor costs in Q1, a fresh signal on inflation, business margins, and Fed caution.