Companies in the U.S. hired the most in almost three years
In February, private payrolls climbed by 298,000, the most since April 2014, after a revised 261,000 gain in January, according to new data from the ADP Research Institute.
Patricia Laya
Reporter
U.S. initial jobless claims drop to lowest in almost 44 years
The fewest Americans in almost 44 years filed applications to collect unemployment benefits last week, indicating the job market continues to power forward.
Fewer Americans than forecast file for unemployment insurance
Jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 239,000 in the week ended Feb. 11, a report from the Labor Department shows.
Payrolls in U.S. increase 227,000 while wage growth weakens
Employers added the most workers in four months while wage growth slowed more than projected, suggesting some slack remains in the labor market.
Jobless claims in U.S. rise to four-week high amid holiday
Jobless claims rose by 22,000 to a four-week high of 259,000 in the period ended Jan. 21, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.
Filings for U.S. jobless benefits near lowest since 1970s
Jobless claims declined by 15,000 to 234,000 in the week ended Jan. 14, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.
Jobless claims in U.S. increased to six-month high last week
Jobless claims increased by 21,000 to 275,000 in the week ended Dec. 17, a report from the Labor Department showed Thursday.
Jobless claims in U.S. increase to highest level since June
Claims still near 2016 weekly average of about 263,000
U.S. jobless claims rebound after plunging to four-decade low
Jobless claims rose by 18,000 to 251,000 in the period ended Nov. 19, a Labor Department report showed Wednesday.
Jobless claims in U.S. decline to lowest level in four decades
The fewest Americans since 1973 filed for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the U.S. labor market is getting tighter.
Jobless claims in U.S. rise to highest in almost three months
Jobless claims increased by 7,000 to 265,000 in the week ended Oct. 29, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.
Jobless claims in U.S. decline for first time in three weeks
Jobless claims declined by 3,000 to 258,000 in the week ended Oct. 22, a Labor Department report showed.
Jobless claims in U.S. rise after falling to four-decade low
Claims increased by 13,000 to 260,000 in the period ended Oct. 15, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.
Jobless claims at 42-year low as U.S. employers shun firings
Total benefit rolls shrink to smallest level since 2000.
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rise less than forecast
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits barely rose last week, indicating employers remain comfortable with staffing levels.
Jobless claims in U.S. increased less than forecast last week
Fewer Americans than expected filed applications for unemployment benefits, further evidence of a healthy labor market.
Jobless claims in U.S. little changed for second straight week
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits was little changed last week, holding near four-decade lows that highlight strength in the job market.