A hiring sign is displayed in Arlington Heights, Ill., Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. WASHINGTON — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security.
Overall, 1.8 million Americans were collecting unemployment benefits the week that ended March 9, up a modest 4,000 from the week before.