The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, consistent with ...

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 219,000 for the week ended February 1, ...

While claims remain at levels consistent with a labor market that continues to plod along, consumers are becoming less optimistic about their prospects of finding employment in the event of a layoff.

While claims remain at levels consistent with a labor market that continues to plod along, consumers are becoming less optimistic about their prospects of finding employment in the event of a layoff.

This story incorporates reporting from Business Insider, Yahoo and Zacks.com on MSN.com. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in weekly jobless claims, signaling a robust labor market.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose ... The Federal Reserve's Beige Book report on Wednesday described employment as having "ticked up on balance" in early January.

“Today’s claims data say that they need not be in ... with the ADP National Employment on Wednesday showing private payrolls increased by 122,000 jobs in December after rising 146,000 in ...