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Tag: Jobless


Capital and Risk, Macroeconomic

An economic number out on Thursday is key to tracking the economy and quelling recession fears

November 7, 2019

Via: CNBC

Weekly jobless claims have been so steady, they aren’t on many investors radar as a major report. But if this number suddenly started rising, that’s when it’s time to worry about the economy hitting the skids. So far, there is […]


Capital and Risk, Macroeconomic

Jobless claims fall to 212,000 in late October, still no sign of rising U.S. layoffs

October 24, 2019

Via: Market Watch

The numbers: The number of people who applied for U.S. jobless benefits in mid-October fell slightly and clung near a 50-year low, showing the resilience of strong labor market that’s held up remarkably well in the face of a slowing […]


Capital and Risk, Macroeconomic

Jobless claims rise slightly to 214,000 in mid-October, but remain near a 50-year low

October 17, 2019

Via: Market Watch

The numbers: The number of unemployed workers who applied for jobless benefits in the second week of October rose slightly, but layoffs nationwide remained near a 50-year low and showed no sign of rising despite a slowdown in the U.S. […]