By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits ...

Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since November, following weeks of holiday season volatility in the data.

US jobless claims edged only slightly higher in the first week of 2026, offering fresh evidence that layoffs remain limited even as the labour market shows signs of cooling. About 208,000 Americans ...

In the week ending January 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 200,000, an increase of 1,000 ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely due to ongoing challenges adjusting the ...