Jan 15, 2026 · U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 10 fell by 9,000 to 198,000, down from 207,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The figure was …

Jobless rates were higher in November than a year earlier in 259 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 100, and unchanged in 28. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 8 areas, …

Jan 15, 2026 · Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing …

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely due to ongoing challenges adjusting...

2 days ago · The U.S. labor market has kicked off 2026 with a surprising display of fortitude. According to the latest data released by the Department of Labor on January 15, 2026, initial unemployment …

Jan 15, 2026 · Initial Jobless Claims in the United States increased to 200 thousand in the week ending January 17 of 2026 from 199 thousand in the previous week. This page provides the latest reported …

Sep 25, 2025 · Initial claims for unemployment insurance were well below expectations last week, helping to douse caution at the Federal Reserve and elsewhere that the labor market is in danger.

Jan 15, 2026 · Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market.

Jan 15, 2026 · Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since November, following weeks of holiday season volatility in the data.

Jan 15, 2026 · Economic Report Jobless claims — aka layoffs — fall below 200,000. Labor market shows signs of bottoming out. Unemployment filings extremely low historically