US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting that job growth likely remained solid in February. Claims dropped to 201,000, hovering at historically low levels despite high profile layoffs. The labor market saw gains in a few sectors.

Feb 22, 2024 - 16:00
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting that job growth likely remained solid in February. Claims dropped to 201,000, hovering at historically low levels despite high profile layoffs. The labor market saw gains in a few sectors.