US jobless claims hit 8-month low

Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.
US weekly jobless claims hit eight-month low as labor market remains resilient
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a healthy labor market.
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Eight-Month Low to End 2024
Initial applications for US unemployment capped 2024 at an eight-month low, reflecting the relatively muted levels of job cuts in a labor market that has remained surprisingly resilient.
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in employment conditions.
US weekly jobless claims slide to eight-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eight-month low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a still healthy labor market.
US jobless claims hit 8-month low: key numbers you need to know
The US labor market continues to display unexpected strength as the year closes, with new applications for unemployment benefits dropping to their lowest level in eight months.
US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers enjoy unusual job security.
Jobless Claims Fall to 211,000, Lowest Since March
Despite the positive news, certain industries, such as hospitality and construction, continue to experience labor shortages.
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