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weekly jobless claims

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Jun 4, 2026

US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down

US weekly jobless claims rose to their highest level in four months, reflecting seasonal volatility but signaling a stable labor market amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

A "Now Hiring" sign hangs in the window of a hair salon in the Greater Boston town of Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., August 12, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Feb 26, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly

US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.

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