Applications for US unemployment benefits edged down last week following a surge during severe winter weather in the previous period.

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week amid winter storms, and while job openings fell to a more than five-year low in December,

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Maryland last week compared with the week prior.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years.

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, still consistent with a relatively low level of layoffs, though lackluster hiring is stoking anxiety among households over the labor market.

Applications for US unemployment benefits rose by more than forecast last week, when severe winter weather gripped much of the country.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Utah last week compared with the week prior.

Weekly jobless claims came in slightly higher than expected, according to data released a day early by the U.S. Department of Labor due to Christmas. Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000 in the week ended February 7.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that new applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined slightly in the week ended February 7. Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000, down from the prior week’s revised total of 232,

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Alabama last week compared with the week prior.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years.