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May 22, 2025 at 5:44 am

US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingers

The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite growing economic uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.

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May 15, 2025 at 5:43 am

US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty

U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the economy.

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May 8, 2025 at 5:41 am

US applications for jobless benefits fall last week despite elevated uncertainty over Trump tariffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week despite heightened uncertainty about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the U.S. economy.

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May 5, 2025 at 6:21 am

In a trade-war whirlwind, shoemaker Skechers is sold for $9 billion to become a private company

The shoe company Skechers is being acquired for $9 billion and taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital, the companies said Monday.

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May 1, 2025 at 5:41 am

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels

U.S. applications for jobless benefits jumped to their highest level in two months, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range.

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April 24, 2025 at 5:41 am

US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.

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April 17, 2025 at 5:42 am

US jobless benefit claims fall last week as labor market remains strong despite recession fears

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession.

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April 11, 2025 at 4:21 am

JPMorgan logs Q1 profit of $14.6 billion as CEO warns of uncertainty over global trade, other events VIEW

JPMorgan’s net income rose 9% to $14.6 billion in the first quarter and the New York bank beat Wall Street’s profit and revenue targets, but...

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April 10, 2025 at 5:43 am

US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.

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April 9, 2025 at 9:27 am

Oil prices fall, then recover, after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause — excluding China

Oil prices rose to a gain after sinking to a four-year low Wednesday morning in anticipation of slowing economic growth and reduced energy demand, both...

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