http://www.mail.com/subjects/14668-unemployment-insurance.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/14668-unemployment-insurance.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2105044-applications-us-unemployment-aid-fall-to-340k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth. The less volatile four-week average ticked down just 500 to 339,500, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's close to the five-year low of 338,000 reached during the first week of... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2105044-applications-us-unemployment-aid-fall-to-340k.html 2013-05-23T13:37:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2090148-us-jobless-claims-jump-to-highest-level-6-weeks.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications had reached a five-year low. The less volatile four-week average rose just 1,250 to 339,250, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's a level consistent with mo... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2090148-us-jobless-claims-jump-to-highest-level-6-weeks.html 2013-05-16T13:22:06Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2073776-us-jobless-aid-applications-fall-to-5-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, a five-year low. Layoffs have returned to pre-recession levels, a trend that could lead to more hiring. The Labor Department said Thursday that the less volatile four-week average dropped 6,250 to 336,750. That the fewe... Thu, 09 May 2013 14:47:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2073776-us-jobless-aid-applications-fall-to-5-year-low.html 2013-05-09T14:47:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2058270-us-jobless-claims-fall-to-5-year-low-324k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications fell 18,000, the second straight sharp drop. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, ... Thu, 02 May 2013 13:12:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2058270-us-jobless-claims-fall-to-5-year-low-324k.html 2013-05-02T13:12:11Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2044100-stocks-edge-higher-job-market-improves.html NEW YORK (AP) — The engines driving the stock market were more tepid than turbocharged Thursday, but they were enough to help stocks rise for a fifth straight day. The three major U.S. stock indexes all closed higher as good news on the job market and healthy earnings from name-brand companies like Royal Caribbean and Harley-Davidson encouraged investors.... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:35:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2044100-stocks-edge-higher-job-market-improves.html 2013-04-25T21:35:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2043902-us-applications-unemployment-aid-drop-to-339k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 339,000, the second-fewest in more than five years. The drop suggests that layoffs have declined and that job growth may pick up from last month's sluggish pace. Applications for benefits dropped 16,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The f... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:26:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2043902-us-applications-unemployment-aid-drop-to-339k.html 2013-04-25T15:26:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2027992-us-unemployment-aid-applications-rise-to-352k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits increased just 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 352,000. The slight gain kept applications at a level consistent with solid hiring and suggests March's sluggish hiring may be temporary. The Labor Department report released Thursday also noted that the four-week average, a less... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:24:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2027992-us-unemployment-aid-applications-rise-to-352k.html 2013-04-18T19:24:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2012934-us-unemployment-aid-applications-plummet-to-346k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to a seasonally adjusted 346,000, signaling that the job market might be stronger than March's weak month of hiring suggested. Applications for unemployment aid dropped 42,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. The decline nearly reversed an increase... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:07:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2012934-us-unemployment-aid-applications-plummet-to-346k.html 2013-04-11T15:07:23Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1997820-us-unemployment-aid-applications-jump-to-385000.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week by 28,000, the third straight increase. Weekly applications increased to a seasonally adjusted 385,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the highest level since late November. The gain pushed the four-week average, a less volatile measure, to 354,250. ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:29:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1997820-us-unemployment-aid-applications-jump-to-385000.html 2013-04-04T13:29:04Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1997786-us-futures-shave-gains-jobless-claims-data.html NEW YORK (AP) — Early gains for U.S. stock market futures were shaved Thursday after the Labor Department reported an unexpected increase in weekly unemployment applications. The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose to the highest level since late November last week, although the increase partly reflects seasonal distortions around the spring... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:24:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1997786-us-futures-shave-gains-jobless-claims-data.html 2013-04-04T13:24:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1984316-us-jobless-claims-jump-16000-to-357000.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped by 16,000 last week, the second straight weekly increase. But the longer-term trend in layoffs remained consistent with an improved job market. Applications increased to a seasonally adjusted 357,000 for the week ending March 23, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's up fr... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:06:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1984316-us-jobless-claims-jump-16000-to-357000.html 2013-03-28T14:06:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1969728-average-us-jobless-claims-fresh-5-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely changed last week, while the average over the past month fell to a fresh five-year low. The decline in layoffs is helping strengthen the job market. Weekly unemployment benefit applications rose just 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 336,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Over ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:59:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1969728-average-us-jobless-claims-fresh-5-year-low.html 2013-03-21T15:59:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969680-us-futures-mixed-housing-data.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday, with the government reported that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits last week barely moved. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 16 points to 14,424. S&P futures have tacked on 0.60 points to 1,550. Nasdaq futures slipped 2.25 points to 2,783. The Labor Department said that assista... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:16:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969680-us-futures-mixed-housing-data.html 2013-03-21T13:16:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1954298-applications-us-jobless-aid-reach-5-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week, reducing the average number of weekly applications last month to a five-year low. The drop shows that fewer layoffs are strengthening the job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications fell 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 332,000. That reduced the four-week average to 3... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:17:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1954298-applications-us-jobless-aid-reach-5-year-low.html 2013-03-14T16:17:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1954348-us-stocks-open-higher-sp-nears-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after a drop in unemployment applications encouraged investors that the U.S. economic recovery is continuing. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 37 points to 14,495 shortly after the opening bell Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up four at 1,558. It's just six points away from the re... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:37:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1954348-us-stocks-open-higher-sp-nears-record.html 2013-03-14T13:37:58Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1954250-futures-higher-sp-500-positioned-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures rose after economic indicators released by the government Thursday buttressed optimism about an economy that appears to be gaining momentum. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 23 points to 14,421. The broader S&P futures, which have been nearing record highs, rose 4.1 points to 1,554.10. Nasdaq futures gained 11.5 points ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:02:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1954250-futures-higher-sp-500-positioned-record.html 2013-03-14T13:02:55Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1938400-stocks-gain-unemployment-claims-fall.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks indexes are heading for a fifth straight gain after the government reported another drop in claims for unemployment benefits, the latest sign that the job market is improving. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 46 points at 14,324 shortly before noon EST Thursday. The Dow barreled through a record high Tuesday and has been addi... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:48:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1938400-stocks-gain-unemployment-claims-fall.html 2013-03-07T16:48:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1937944-weekly-us-unemployment-claims-fall-to-340000.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell to a seasonally adjusted 340,000 last week, driving down the four-week average to its lowest level in five years. The drop is a positive sign ahead of Friday's report on February job growth. Applications for benefits fell 7,000 in the week ended March 2, the Labor Department said Thur... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:18:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1937944-weekly-us-unemployment-claims-fall-to-340000.html 2013-03-07T15:18:08Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1921436-weekly-us-unemployment-aid-claims-drop-to-344k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell 22,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 344,000, evidence that the job market may be picking up. The four-week average of applications dropped 6,750 to 355,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists were mildly encouraged by the decline. It "suggests further healing in the ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:59:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1921436-weekly-us-unemployment-aid-claims-drop-to-344k.html 2013-02-28T23:59:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1905610-claims-us-jobless-aid-modest-hiring.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped 20,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 362,000, though it remains at a level that suggests slow but steady improvement in the job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that the four-week average, a less volatile measure, rose 8,000 to 360,750, the highest in six weeks. ... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:38:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1905610-claims-us-jobless-aid-modest-hiring.html 2013-02-21T16:38:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1891648-sharp-fall-us-jobless-claims-boosts-outlook.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the U.S. job market is brightening after a government report showed a sharp drop in the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits. Weekly applications fell 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 341,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Outside a few weeks last month affected by seasonal distortions, that's the l... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:51:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1891648-sharp-fall-us-jobless-claims-boosts-outlook.html 2013-02-14T23:51:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1887098-rhode-island-struggles-with-highest-unemployment.html PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Mark Simmons began dialing Rhode Island's unemployment call center at 8 a.m. on a recent Monday. He got a busy signal. He tried 67 more times before the automated system picked up and told him that because of heavy call volume, he should try back another time. People applying for unemployment benefits in this state with the nation'... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1887098-rhode-island-struggles-with-highest-unemployment.html 2013-02-12T19:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874818-us-unemployment-aid-applications-decline-to-366k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies continue to hire at a modest but steady pace. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 366,000. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dropped to 350,500, the lowest in nea... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874818-us-unemployment-aid-applications-decline-to-366k.html 2013-02-07T13:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874638-oil-prices-close-to-97-ahead-ecb-meeting.html The price of oil inched up to near $97 a barrel on Thursday, as markets awaited the outcome of a European Central Bank policy meeting and a report on U.S. jobless claims. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for March delivery was up 29 cents to $96.91 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 2 cents t... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1874638-oil-prices-close-to-97-ahead-ecb-meeting.html 2013-02-07T11:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1858880-weekly-us-jobless-aid-applications-rise-to-368k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose sharply last week but remained at a level consistent with moderate hiring. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits leapt 38,000 to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The increase comes after applications plummeted in the previous two weeks to five... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1858880-weekly-us-jobless-aid-applications-rise-to-368k.html 2013-01-31T15:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1843132-oil-boost-china-us-economic-reports.html The price of oil rose Thursday on positive economic news from the U.S. and China. Benchmark oil gained 72 cents to finish at $95.95 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. There are signs that oil demand is picking up in China. HSBC's monthly purchasing managers' index, which gauges manufacturing activity in China, rose for the fifth consecutive mon... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1843132-oil-boost-china-us-economic-reports.html 2013-01-24T21:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1842992-us-jobless-claims-drop-to-5-year-low-330000.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and may step up hiring. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly unemployment benefit applications dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 330,000. That's the fewest since January 2008. Th... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1842992-us-jobless-claims-drop-to-5-year-low-330000.html 2013-01-24T17:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1827336-sp-500-surges-housing-starts-jobless-claims.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Standard and Poor's 500 index climbed to another five-year high after strong reports on housing starts and unemployment claims made investors more optimistic about the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 gained 8.31 points to close at 1,480.94, its highest level since December 2007. The Dow Jones industrial average also rose, climbing to a five-... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1827336-sp-500-surges-housing-starts-jobless-claims.html 2013-01-17T20:46:00Z