Friday, November 6, 2009

Number of applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell to 512 thousand

The number of primary applications for unemployment insurance in the United States has declined over the week to October 31 to 20 thousand to 512 thousand.
According to U.S. Department of Labor, the indicator was at a record low level since early January this year. Rate is above the 500 thousand mark for the past 51 consecutive weeks.
At the same time, the number of Americans continuing to receive unemployment benefits dropped by 68 thousand to 5.75 million. This indicator is at its lowest level since March of this year.

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