US jobless claims fall more than expected

US weekly jobless claims decline more than expected
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to low layoffs though job opportunities are becoming scarce for those who are out of work.
Jobless claims fell last week
(CNN)– First-time filings for unemployment benefits fell by 16,000 claims last week. The level of jobless claims remains low, indicating there’s some stability in the labor market. Economists have attributed the pullback in job growth largely to employers holding back on hiring rather than doing mass layoffs.
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Unemployment claims in Louisiana declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana 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 935 in the week ending January 25, down from 1,876 the week before, the Labor Department said.
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Unemployment claims in Missouri declined last week after earlier spike
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Missouri 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 3,985 in the week ending January 25, down from 8,299 the week before, the Labor Department said.
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Initial jobless claims for the week ended Jan. 18 increased 6K to 223K, just over 221K consensus and 217K prior (unrevised), according to data released by the D
Weekly Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected
While job opportunities are becoming harder to find, the low layoff rate meant better results than the Labor Department's forecast.
Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida 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 5,530 in the week ending January 25, down from 6,778 the week before, the Labor Department said.
Weekly jobless claims fall, beating economists' expectations
This story incorporates reporting from Business Insider, Yahoo and Zacks.com on MSN.com.The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in weekly jobless claims, signaling a robust labor market. The latest statistics show a drop in claims beyond economists’ projections,
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