Jobless Claims Drop, Surprising Analysts

Jobless claims are down by 19K
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Posted Oct 17, 2024 9:20 AM CDT
Jobless Claims Drop, Surprising Analysts
A hiring sign is seen in Waukegan, Ill., on Sept. 28, 2024.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

In a surprising turn, the number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell significantly last week, marking the largest drop in three months. The Labor Department revealed applications for jobless claims sank by 19,000, reaching 241,000 for the week ending October 12. This figure is well below the 262,000 that analysts had anticipated.

Jobless claims are a key indicator of US layoffs and provide a snapshot of the labor market's health. Despite this reduction, the four-week average, which smooths out fluctuations, showed an increase of 4,750, climbing to 236,250. The total number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits stood at 1.87 million for the week of Oct. 5. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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