New U.S. jobless claims fell by 8,000 last week to 210,000, signaling that layoffs remain extremely low and the economy is still expanding despite more...
The numbers: New U.S. jobless claims fell by 8,000 last week to 210,000, signaling that layoffs remain extremely low and the economy is still expanding despite more headwinds.Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal forecast initial... The numbers: New U.S. jobless claims fell by 8,000 last week to 210,000, signaling that layoffs remain extremely low and the economy is still expanding despite more headwinds.
Big picture: A smattering of companies have announced plans to cut back on hiring or even cull some jobs, but demand for labor is still quite strong and the unemployment rate sits near a half-century low.The Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates sharply this year to combat high inflation, a strategy that could slow the economy and soften the labor market. Layoffs usually start to rise steadily before a recession.
Missouri was the only state to show an increase of 1,000 or more. New claims declined in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
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