Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
- Posted on January 30, 2025
- By Yahoo News
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Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong. Applications for jobless benefits fell by 16,000 to 207,000 for the week ending January 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. Analysts were expecting 225,000 new applications.