Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls again, hovers near 7-month lows

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Source: ABC News

November 27, 2024, 9:31 AM


The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows. Jobless claim applications fell by 2,000 to 213,000 for the week of Nov. 23, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 213,000, to 215,000.

However, continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 9,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Nov. 16. That's the highest number since Nov. 13, 2021.

While the number of new people applying for jobless aid each week remains at historically healthy levels, some who are receiving benefits are finding it harder to land new jobs. That suggests that demand for workers is waning, even as the economy remains strong.

The four-week average of weekly claims, which quiets some of the weekly volatility, was 1.9 million, an increase of 13,500 from the previous week’s revised average.

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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims

Initial claims were 213,000 for the week ending 11/23 (-2,000).

Insured unemployment was 1,907,000 for the week ending 11/16 (+9,000).

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