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Jobless claims surge, signaling U.S. economic slowdown

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Weekly jobless claims in the United States rose sharply to 241,000 for the week ending April 26, reflecting an increase of 18,000 from the prior week and exceeding expectations of 225,000. The figures, released by the U.S. Department of Labor,...
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Americans brace for recession as consumer expectations plunge in April

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Consumer confidence in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, dropping to its lowest level since May 2020. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.9 points to 86, reflecting mounting concerns...
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EU jobless rate falls to lowest since 2000

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Employment in the European Union (EU) reached an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2024, while unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2000, according to data released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report,...
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U.S. labor market shows signs of strain as jobless claims increase

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The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose to 242,000 for the week ending February 22, marking a three-month high, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The increase of 22,000 from the previous week surpassed analysts' expectations of...
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US economy adds 254,000 jobs in September, beating expectations

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MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly surpassing economists' projections, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This unexpected surge in employment brought the unemployment rate down to 4.1%,...