US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels

U.S. unemployment rate ticks down

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policies. U.S. jobless claims ticked down from 250,000 the week before. Economists had forecast 250,000. The four-week average…

US unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at ...

U.S. unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the U.S. Labor Department said.

US Jobless Claims Stabilize Near Highest Levels This Year

Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked down last week, stabilizing near the highest levels in eight months.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 245,000, remaining at historic lows

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose to 245,500, the highest since August 2023.