Trump-era policies and weak hiring weigh on U.S. labour market
Claims decline, signalling steady labour market
Weekly claims rise by 7,000, but still within historically low range
Layoffs remain low as labour market shows resilience
However, concerns about tariffs and recession risks persist
Claims remain in historically healthy range as labour market shows resilience
Unemployment benefits claims dipped by 4,000
Decline wipes out gains from previous month, as tariff concerns, economic uncertainty weigh on sentiment
U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges
Unemployment benefits claims edged higher last week to 247,000