New applications for U.S. unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly three years.
Read More US weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims hit highest level in three years
Retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars.
Read More Strong discretionary spending lifts US retail sales in September
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits just jumped to its highest level in over a year, a new report revealed on Thursday.
Read More Unemployment Claims Increase By 33,000 To 258,000: The Highest Level In Over A Year
Consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September amid higher food costs, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than 3-1/2 years.
Read More Higher food prices lift US consumer prices; Hurricane Helene boosts jobless claims
Over 72 million Americans will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment to benefit payments in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced on Thursday.
Read More Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-Of-Living Adjustment For Next Year
October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…
Read More US labor market remains stable; weather, strike distortions loom