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Unemployment Claims News: U.S. Jobless Claims Remain Near 15-Year Low

U.S. jobless claims rose slightly in the week from April 26 to May 2, but the number of individuals applying for unemployment benefits remains near a 15-year low. MarketWatch said it had expected claims to rise to a seasonally adjusted 277,000; the actual tally came in at 265,000.

Job Market 2015: U.S. Jobs Market Strong, Labor Deparment Figures Show

By Paola Hernández
Claims for unemployment benefits remained virtually flat last week, suggesting the U.S. jobs market remains strong even though economic growth has slowed.

Despite an Increase in Unemployment Applications, 2014 Is On Track to Be Best Hiring Year Since 1999

By Paola Hernández
The number of out-of-work citizens seeking U.S. unemployment benefits has just jumped in the last week. Applications are above the 300,000 mark for the first time in almost three months.

US Unemployment Benefits Claims Drop 14,000, But Latino-Populated States See Increase in Initial Claims

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its unemployment benefits claims for August, and while some states saw increases in initial claims, the overall seasonally adjusted figure dropped.
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