US weekly jobless claims decline amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week, suggesting the labor market remained stable early in February.
Unemployment claims in Ohio declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 6,380 in the week ending February 8, down from 7,564 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Utah increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Utah rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 1,698 in the week ending February 1, up from 1,628 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in Georgia declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,230 in the week ending February 8, down from 5,728 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in North Carolina last week compared with the week prior.
Unemployment claims in South Dakota declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in South Dakota last week compared with the week prior.
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