Mounting layoff announcements, sluggish labour market reports have left Americans increasingly pessimistic about the economy
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the U.S. government reported
At the same time, continuing claims are at their lowest level since April
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