The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to a strengthening labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 300,000 for the week ended May 24, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
Epoch Video
Author
Bringing you the latest videos, livestreams, and premieres.
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop, Continuing Claims Lowest Since 2007 (Video)
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to a strengthening labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 300,000 for the week ended May 24, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
Trump Participates in Dinner With Central Asian Countries
North Carolina Governor Holds a Press Conference on Medicaid
Rhode Island Federal Court Continues Hearing on SNAP Case
LIVE NOW: Senate Committee Hearing to Assess Obamacare