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The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims declined last week, interrupting a steady slow climb in claims over the last couple months. Thanksgiving week is a notoriously volatile time for claims, and it is reasonable to take last week’s data with a grain of salt. Layoffs are climbing in the technology industry and other select industries as hiring freezes and job cuts mount. Claims in regular state programs decreased 16,000 to 225,000 for the week ending November 26th, after reporting 241,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 228,750 from 227,000 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 57,000 to 1.608 million for the week ending November 19th.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims surged last week to its highest level since August 13th. The labor market is finally showing signs of weakness, although the claims are rising off of historically low levels. Claims can increase a lot before they’re at levels that suggest the labor market is really deteriorating. Layoffs are climbing in the technology industry and other select industries as hiring freezes and job cuts mount. Claims in regular state programs increased 17,000 to 240,000 for the week ending November 19th, after reporting 223,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 226,750 from 221,250 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 48,000 to 1.551 million for the week ending November 12th.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims edged lower last week signaling the labor market continues to be tight. Since the Fed considers labor market strength a key cause of inflation, we can expect continued upward pressure on rates. Layoff announcements have become more frequent for larger companies, but data suggest that small businesses are absorbing laid off workers. Claims in regular state programs decreased 4,000 to 222,000 for the week ending November 12th, after reporting 226,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 221,000 from 219,000 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 13,000 to 1.507 million for the week ending November 5th.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims climbed last week as layoff announcements from larger companies have become more frequent. In the near-term, data suggest that small businesses are going to be eager to absorb workers laid off from larger businesses, but this will not persist indefinitely. Claims in regular state programs increased 7,000 to 225,000 for the week ending November 5th, after reporting 218,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average declined to 218,750 from 219,000 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 6,000 to 1.493 million for the week ending October 29th.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims edged lower last week reflecting a continued strong demand for labor. The low level of claims is closely watched by the Fed, which is looking for the job market to approach equilibrium. Currently the demand for workers far exceeds supply. Claims in regular state programs decreased 1,000 to 217,000 for the week ending October 29th, after reporting 218,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average declined to 218,750 from 219,250 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 47,000 to 1.485 million for the week ending October 22nd.
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced earlier today their decision to raise the federal funds rate by 75 bps to a range of 3.75-4.00%.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims edged higher last week. Companies are hesitant to lay off employees as they recalibrate the demand for labor as rates climb and the economy cools. Claims in regular state programs increased 3,000 to 217,000 for the week ending October 22nd, after reporting 214,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 219,000 from 212,250 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 55,000 to 1.438 million for the week ending October 15th.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its third quarter advance estimate today showing a GDP increase of 6.7% at an annual rate.
The Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims decreased last week to a three-week low, indicating demand for labor continues to show strength despite concerns about the economy. Claims in regular state programs decreased 12,000 to 214,000 for the week ending October 15th, after reporting 226,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 212,250 from 211,000 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 21,000 to 1.385 million for the week ending October 28th.
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