DOL Data Shows Jobless Claims Drop to Near 1960s Lows

There were 6,000 fewer initial claims for unemployment last week than the previous week, with multiple media reports saying the labor market remains about as steady as it has been since the 1960s. There were 194,000 initial claims for unemployment insurance during the week ended Saturday (Oct. 17), a figure that was 6,000 lower than […] The post DOL Data Shows Jobless Claims Drop to Near 1960s Lows appeared first on PYMNTS.com .