US initial jobless claims fall to 197,000
Initial jobless claims dropped by 2,000 to 197,000, below expectations for 200,000 and the lowest since mid-July’s 60-year low of 189,000. Continuing claims rose by 17,000 to 1.71m.
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US Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since July
Initial jobless claims in the US eased by 2,000 to 197,000 in the week ending October 3. This is the fourth straight week claims have been below 200,000. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. ()
US weekly jobless claims fall to 197,000
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 2,000 to 197,000 for the week ended October 3.
US initial jobless claims fall to 197,000
US Jobless Claims Fall for Fourth Straight Week
Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased to 197,000 in the week ending September 26, marking the fourth consecutive weekly decline. This data point indicates continued economic resilience amidst inflationary pressures and subdued consumer confidence.
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000
U.S. initial state jobless benefit claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ended Sept. 26, down from 198,000 in the previous week.
Crude Oil Rises Over 4%; Darden Earnings Miss Views
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 350 points on Thursday. The Dow traded down 0.70% to 51,153.35 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.70% to 26,746.39. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.46% to 7,670.50. Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 1.7% on Thursday. In
Dollar General shares jump on better-than-expected Q2 results
Dollar General shares gained more than 5% after reporting second-quarter earnings of $2.23 per share on sales of $11.290 billion and raising FY26 guidance above estimates.
Crude Oil Down Over 1%; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points on Thursday. The Dow traded up 0.72% to 52,681.94 while the NASDAQ fell 0.90% to 25,805.23. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.22% to 7,466.99. Leading and Lagging Sectors Health care shares jumped by 2.2% on Thursda
Dow Gains Over 250 Points; US Jobs Rise By 57,000 In June
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 250 points on Thursday. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.47% to 52,553.59 while the NASDAQ rose 0.32% to 26,124.28. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.41% to 7,513.76. Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shar