LIVE TV
ZEE Business
ZEE BUSINESS
हिंदी में पढ़ें  हिंदी में पढ़ें
Live TV
Live TV
  • Home
  • Budget 2021
  • Personal Finance
    • PPF
    • Mutual Funds
    • Income tax
    • EPFO
    • Income Tax Calculator
    • Personal Loan Calculator
    • Car Loan Calculator
    • Home Loan Calculator
    • SIP calculator
    • SWP Calculator
    • MF Returns Calculator
    • Lumpsum Calculator
  • India
    • Companies
    • Property
    • Startups
    • Uidai
  • Economy
    • Aviation
  • Tech
    • Mobiles
    • Apps
  • Auto
    • Cars
    • Bikes
  • Markets
    • Commodities
    • Currency
  • Jobs
  • Indian Railways
  • World
    • Economy
    • Politics
    • Markets
  • videos
  • photos
  • Authors
  • More ...
    • VIDEOS
    • PHOTOS
Read in App
Business News » World News

U.S. jobless claims rise marginally as labor market tightens

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Linkedin
  • whatapp
  • View in App
Updated: Thu, Aug 31, 2017
06:38 pm
Reuters
RELATED NEWS
Monetary Policy announcements exhibit continuity and stability - Expert Ajay Bagga tells Anil Singhvi Monetary Policy announcements exhibit continuity and stability - Expert Ajay Bagga tells Anil Singhvi
RBI Monetary Policy Review: Shaktikanta Das led panel keeps policy rates unchanged RBI Monetary Policy Review: Shaktikanta Das led panel keeps policy rates unchanged
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on India's Digital Economy I Kotak Institutional Equities highlights details Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on India's Digital Economy I Kotak Institutional Equities highlights details
Digital economy to outpace GDP growth, will result in 'competitive advantage period' for leaders in digital space highlights ICICI Securities Digital economy to outpace GDP growth, will result in 'competitive advantage period' for leaders in digital space highlights ICICI Securities
#GSTMakeItEasy: Facing GST related issues? Big initiative by Zee Business - Tweet your problems now! Check all details here #GSTMakeItEasy: Facing GST related issues? Big initiative by Zee Business - Tweet your problems now! Check all details here

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that should continue to support the economy.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 236,000 for the week ended Aug. 26, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Data for the prior week was revised to show 1,000 more applications received than previously reported. Claims have now been below 300,000, a threshold associated with a robust labor market, for 130 consecutive weeks. That is the longest such stretch since 1970, when the labor market was smaller.

A Labor Department official said there were no special factors influencing the claims data and that no states had been estimated. But upcoming reports could be impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey, which has devastated parts of Texas.

The storm will probably leave some people temporarily unemployed and hamper the filing of claims.

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 237,000 in the latest week. The four-week moving average of claims, considered a better measure of labor market trends as it irons out week-to-week volatility, fell by 1,250 to 236,750 last week, the lowest reading since May.

(This article has not been edited by Zeebiz editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.

TAGS:
Economy
RELATED NEWS
Monetary Policy announcements exhibit continuity and stability - Expert Ajay Bagga tells Anil Singhvi Monetary Policy announcements exhibit continuity and stability - Expert Ajay Bagga tells Anil Singhvi
RBI Monetary Policy Review: Shaktikanta Das led panel keeps policy rates unchanged RBI Monetary Policy Review: Shaktikanta Das led panel keeps policy rates unchanged
Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on India's Digital Economy I Kotak Institutional Equities highlights details Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on India's Digital Economy I Kotak Institutional Equities highlights details
Digital economy to outpace GDP growth, will result in 'competitive advantage period' for leaders in digital space highlights ICICI Securities Digital economy to outpace GDP growth, will result in 'competitive advantage period' for leaders in digital space highlights ICICI Securities
#GSTMakeItEasy: Facing GST related issues? Big initiative by Zee Business - Tweet your problems now! Check all details here #GSTMakeItEasy: Facing GST related issues? Big initiative by Zee Business - Tweet your problems now! Check all details here

LATEST NEWS

7th pay Commission: This is what Centre said about pending DA installments; staffers to get it by 'this' month

Mid Cap Picks with Anil Singhvi: Bombay Burmah, Fine Organic and Gujarat Alkalies are Jay Thakkar's top recommendations

CBSE exams 2021 cancellation demand: Board has big update for Class 10, 12 students

India leads US and China, administers 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations doses in 85 days

FD fraud: SBI issues alert for customers, says avoid THESE things or else you will lose money

Gold Price outlook, correction, resistance and target—EXPLAINED! This is what Experts say about yellow metal in near to medium term

Bihar schools, colleges and other educational institutes to remain closed till THIS date—what Nitish Kumar said

Stock Market Outlook: Nifty, Bank Nifty support range REVEALED; Anil Singhvi says global cues, corona cases and FIIs data will be crucial

NURECA Share Price hits 20% UPPER CIRCUIT: Know the reason WHY

MP Board Class 10, Class 12 admit card 2021 released; Know how to get it, correction window and other important details

  • India News
  • World News
  • Companies News
  • Market News
  • Personal Finance News
  • Technology News
  • Automobile News
  • Small Business News
  • Income Tax Calculator
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Author
  • Rss Feed
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Disclaimer

Latest Trending Updates

  • EPFO
  • Budget 2020
  • Income Tax Return
  • Auto Expo 2020
  • Home Loan
  • Business News

Trending Topics

  • Income Tax
  • income Tax Calculator
  • 7th Pay Commission
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • GST
  • Latest Business News

Follow us on

zeebiz
zeebiz

Partner Sites

  • Zee News
  • Hindi News
  • Marathi News
  • Bengali News
  • Tamil News
  • Malayalam News
  • Gujarati News
  • Telugu News
  • Kannada News
  • DNA
  • WION
Copyright © Zee Media Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved