Analytical Reviews

Get the latest economic news from ForexMart, including updates on the financial market, central bank policy announcements, financial indicators, and other relevant news which can impact the industry.

Disclaimer:  Information provided here to retail and professional clients does not contain and should not be construed as containing investment advice or an investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to engage in any transaction or strategy in financial instruments. Past performance is not a guarantee or prediction of future performance.

Applications for unemployment benefits in the US fell more than forecast


September, 09 2021
watermark Economic news

According to the US Department of Labor, the number of initial applications for unemployment benefits for the week ended September 4 decreased by 35 thousand compared to the revised figure of the previous week – to 310 thousand. Analysts expected a decrease to 335 thousand.


The number of applications for the week ended August 28 was revised to 345 thousand from 340 thousand. Moreover, the rate of decline was the strongest since the end of June.


At the same time, the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits in the United States fell by 22 thousand from the previous week – to 2.783 million people. The indicator of the previous week was revised up to 2.805 million from 2.748 million people.


In addition, statistics on the number of open vacancies (JOLTS) for July were published in the United States yesterday: these data significantly exceeded expectations. The consensus forecast assumed a reduction in the indicator, but in fact it increased by 749 thousand m/m, reaching 10.9 million. 


The most active dynamics was recorded in the segments of health and social services, financial and insurance, in catering and a number of other sectors.


コメントする

ForexMart is authorized and regulated in various jurisdictions.

(Reg No.23071, IBC 2015) with a registered office at Shamrock Lodge, Murray Road, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Restricted Regions: the United States of America, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and some other regions.


© 2015-2024 Tradomart SV Ltd.
Top Top
Risk Warning:
Foreign exchange is highly speculative and complex in nature, and may not be suitable for all investors. Forex trading may result in a substantial gain or loss. Therefore, it is not advisable to invest money you cannot afford to lose. Before using the services offered by ForexMart, please acknowledge the risks associated with forex trading. Seek independent financial advice if necessary. Please note that neither past performance nor forecasts are reliable indicators of future results.
Foreign exchange is highly speculative and complex in nature, and may not be suitable for all investors. Forex trading may result in a substantial gain or loss. Therefore, it is not advisable to invest money you cannot afford to lose. Before using the services offered by ForexMart, please acknowledge the risks associated with forex trading. Seek independent financial advice if necessary. Please note that neither past performance nor forecasts are reliable indicators of future results.