United States: Duration of Unemployment - Less Than 5 Weeks

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The U.S. Number Unemployed for Less Than 5 Weeks is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and measures the number of individuals who have been unemployed for less than 5 weeks and are actively seeking work during the reporting period. This is a key indicator that quickly reflects changes in the labor market.

An increase in this figure suggests signs of a slowdown in the labor market. Conversely, a decrease may indicate improvements in unemployment conditions.

This data is released monthly, reflecting changes in the number of individuals unemployed for less than 5 weeks in the United States during the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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Description

The U.S. Number Unemployed for Less Than 5 Weeks is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and measures the number of individuals who have been unemployed for less than 5 weeks and are actively seeking work during the reporting period. This is a key indicator that quickly reflects changes in the labor market.

An increase in this figure suggests signs of a slowdown in the labor market. Conversely, a decrease may indicate improvements in unemployment conditions.

This data is released monthly, reflecting changes in the number of individuals unemployed for less than 5 weeks in the United States during the previous month.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
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