The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market.
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US weekly jobless claims fall; unemployment rolls shrink
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along.
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Weekly jobless claims at five-month low; consumer spending rises solidly
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week and consumer spending increased more than expected in September.
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Strong discretionary spending lifts US retail sales in September
Retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars.
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Higher food prices lift US consumer prices; Hurricane Helene boosts jobless claims
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.
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US labor market remains stable; weather, strike distortions loom
October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…
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