Claims from men, manufacturing sector leading the way
Life insurance coverage has increased over the past decade given larger mortgages and a higher cost of living
Claims calmed down, and their recent rise appears to be just a blip: economist
It's the first snapshot of the U.S. labour market since last week’s disappointing jobs data for July
There have been job cuts across a range of sectors in the U.S. this year
Continuing claims have been on the rise in recent months
After six months of stability, claims rose in May
While the U.S. labour market remains historically healthy, recent data suggest some weakening
Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards
The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose to 227,000