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Home Depot customers walk by a "Now Hiring" sign on March 8 in San Rafael, Calif.

Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another show of job market strength

Massachusetts reported 4,629 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

After years of supercharged hiring, Fidelity slashes 700 jobs
The cuts represent less than one percent of the global workforce of the Boston-based financial services giant.

Mass. could pursue ‘large’ legal penalties from Uber and Lyft if it wins labor law case
A lawsuit challenging gig worker companies will go to trial this spring.

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low in a thriving labor market

Massachusetts reported 5,064 new “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

US employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength
Friday’s government report reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes the Federal Reserve imposed to fight inflation, which made borrowing much costlier for households and businesses.

US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
Massachusetts reported 5,395 new “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

US job openings stay steady at nearly 8.9 million in January, a sign labor market remains strong
Layoffs fell modestly, but so did the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence they can find higher pay or better working conditions elsewhere.

US applications for jobless benefits rise but remain historically low despite recent layoffs
Massachusetts reported 9,276 new “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

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Applications for US jobless benefits fall again as labor market powers on

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US applications for jobless benefits fall as labor market continues to show resilience

Massachusetts reported 5,589 new “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week. 9:24 a.m.

A help wanted sign outside a coffee shop in Los Angeles. Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 9,000 to 218,000 for the week ending Feb. 3, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again despite recent layoff announcements

Massachusetts reported 6,073 new “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week. 8:57 a.m.

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Charting the global economy: US employment surges to begin year

US employers boosted payrolls in January by 353,000, the most in a year, following a hefty upward revision to the prior month, suggesting a re-acceleration that is likely to delay any Fed rate cuts for the time being. 5:59 a.m.

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US employers added surprisingly robust 353,000 jobs in January in further sign of economic strength

The latest gains far exceeded expectations and showcased employers’ willingness to keep hiring to meet steady consumer spending. 8:49 a.m.

A help wanted sign at a restaurant in Manhattan. Unemployment claims have remained at extraordinarily low levels despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy.

More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low

Massachusetts reported 6,666 new "advance" initial claims for unemployment insurance last week, meaning it is the state liable for paying out benefits, though not all claimants necessarily live in the state, according to the Labor Department. 9:03 a.m.

Workers at a homesite in Marshall, N.C. Hiring has moderated in recent months, to levels closer to those that prevailed before the pandemic, easing pressure to increase wages.

US worker paycheck growth slowed late last year, pointing to cooling in a very strong job market

The increase in wages and benefits was still mostly healthy, but the slowdown could contribute to the cooling of inflation and will likely be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers. 4:36 p.m.