U.S. Jobless Claims Signal Labor Market Strength

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
U.S. Labor Department report shows a strong labor market. Weekly initial unemployment claims fell to 198,000 for the week ending January 10, the lowest four-week average since early 2024, while the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2% and the number of people receiving benefits declined.



Although unadjusted claims rose due to normal seasonal factors, the increase was smaller than expected. Some states saw higher claims tied to layoffs in construction, manufacturing, transportation and services, while others reported fewer job cuts. Overall, the data suggests layoffs remain limited and labor conditions are still healthy.
Back to articles

Actual Topics

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:15:09 GMT

TESLA stock Analysis

Tesla's 2026 trajectory is marked by a stark divergence between its soaring stock price and weakening automotive fundamentals. Since the June 2025 debut of its robotaxi service in Austin, shares have surged over 50%, fueled largely by Elon Musk's ambitious projections for full self-driving and ride-hailing, despite the service being limited to just Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:10:09 GMT

U.S. CPI December 2025: Inflation Holds at 2.7%

U.S. inflation edged higher in December 2025, with consumer prices rising 0.3% for the month and annual inflation holding steady at 2.7%. Housing costs were the biggest contributor, continuing to put pressure on overall inflation. Food prices also increased, driven by higher grocery and restaurant costs, while energy prices rose only modestly as falling gasoline prices offset higher utility costs.

Subscribe to "Fundamental Analysis" feed

Subscribe
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
For further information regarding potential cooperation,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank Binary Options / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Crypto Trading / CFD / Forex trading platform, SWFX and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
To learn more about Business Introducer and other trading related information,
please call us or make callback request.
For further information regarding potential cooperation,
please call us or make callback request.