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US Economy: Weekly Jobless Claims Sink to 201,000

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Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by 10,000 to 201,000 last week, falling to the lowest since February. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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US GDP Revised to 3.1% as Jobless Claims Fall

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US gross domestic product increased at a 3.1% annualized rate in the third quarter, the third estimate of the figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed. That compared to a previous projection of 2.8%. Initial jobless claims...
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Jobs Data Consistent With Soft Landing Scenario, Su Says

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US Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su discusses the August US employment report, and the ongoing negotiations between the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers. She speaks on "Bloomberg The Open."
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U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh Says 'Feels Good' About West Coast Port Talks

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses the February jobs report and the upcoming labor talks at West Coast ports with Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg The Open."
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Labor Sec. Walsh: Don't See Need for States to Extend Jobless Benefits

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Sep.08 -- Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discusses the Biden administration's efforts to honor the U.S. labor movement and essential workers, workforce training, and the outlook for renewing federally funded emergency unemployment benefits...
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Labor Sec. Scalia Says Public Health Strategy Behind Record U.S. Job Losses

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Apr.03 -- Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia discusses the March U.S. jobs report with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets."
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U.S. Labor Secretary Says Strong Jobs Report Sign of Covid Adjustment

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses the January jobs report with Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg The Open."
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U.S. Core Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Forecast

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Mar.10 -- The U.S. core consumer price index rose less than expected in February as costs of used vehicles, clothing and transportation services declined from a month earlier, a Labor Department report showed Wednesday. Bloomberg's Mike...
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Wages Must Rise to Fight Inflation says U.S. Labor Chief

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U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh tells David Westin that higher-paying jobs are the key to fighting inflation. He also talks about his upcoming trip to Los Angeles, where he's going to speak to truck drivers in an effort to resolve the...
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U.S. Jobless Rate Falls to 3.6%, Nearing Pre-Covid Low

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U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased 431,000 last month after an upwardly revised 750,000 gain in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.6%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the numbers.
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U.S. Payrolls Climb by 531,000, Outstripping Estimates

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U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased 531,000 last month after an upwardly revised 312,000 gain in September, a Labor Department report showed Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6% while the labor force participation rate was unchanged....
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Coronavirus Causes Unemployment to Surge to New High in U.S.

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May.22 -- Amid a historic jump in unemployment claims in the United States, officials in the Trump administration, Congressional leaders, labor leaders, and small business owners discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise for First Time Since April

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Jun.17 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs increased by 37,000 to 412,000 in the week ended June 12, rising slightly for the first time since late April, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected to 712K

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Dec.03 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs decreased by 75,000 to 712,000 in the week ended Nov. 28, the first drop in three weeks, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee breaks down the...
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Bloomberg

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise for Second Straight Week

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Apr.08 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs increased by 16,000 to 744,000 in the week ended April 3, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Bloomberg

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall, Producer Prices Top Forecasts

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May.13 -- U.S. initial claims in regular state programs declined by 34,000 to 473,000 in the week ended May 4, while the producer price index for final demand increased to a more than forecast 0.6% in April. Bloomberg's...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Decline Slightly to 900,000

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Jan.21 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs declined by 26,000 to 900,000 in the week ended Jan. 16, according to Labor Department data Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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U.S. Jobless Claims Jump by Most Since March

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Jan.14 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs rose by 181,000 to 965,000 in the week ended Jan. 9, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee breaks down the numbers on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Bloomberg

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, GDP Shows Economic Resurgence

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Apr.29 -- U.S. initial claims in regular state programs decreased by 13,000 to 553,000 in the week ended April 24, while U.S. gross domestic product growth quickened to a 6.4% annualized rate in the first quarter. Bloomberg's...
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall as Vaccinations Accelerate

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Mar.11 -- U.S. initial claims in regular state programs fell by 42,000 to 712,000 in the week ended March 6, Labor Department data showed Thursday. Bloomberg's Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Bloomberg

U.S. Labor Sec. Walsh on Jobs Report, Vaccine Mandate

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discusses the October U.S. employment report and the Biden administration's forthcoming vaccine mandate for companies staffed by over 100 employees on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Bloomberg

US Labor Sec. Walsh on Rail, West Coast Ports Negotiations

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US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses the status of contract negotiations with rail and West Coast ports' workers with Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg The Open."
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Bloomberg

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 709K, CPI Unchanged

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Nov.12 -- U.S. initial jobless claims in regular state programs totaled 709,000 in the week ended Nov. 7, while the consumer price index remained unchanged in October. Bloomberg's Mike McKee breaks down the numbers on "Bloomberg...