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New jobless claims down again

Economist says report shows layoffs easing, recovery gaining

Posted: September 25, 2009 at 4:05 a.m.

Rebecca Schor applies for benefits in August at an employment office in Boston.

Rebecca Schor applies for benefits in August at an employment office in Boston.

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, evidence that layoffs are continuing to ease in the earliest stages of an economic recovery.

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Business, Pages 31, 32 on 09/25/2009

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