US weekly jobless claims rise to 225,000, above forecasts
The four-week moving average also rose, but continuing claims fell and the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2%
Americans filing for unemployment benefits hit highest level in four months amid Iran war uncertainty
Layoffs remain relatively subdued by historical standards, suggesting that the US labor market is still holding up amid mounting economic uncertainty.
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US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remains within the historically healthy range of recent years. Trump claims he’s making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture Six ...
US jobless claims unexpectedly edge down to 209,000
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first time-claims for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly edged lower in the week ended May 16th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 209,
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, pointing to ​a stable labor market even as ‌rising energy prices from the war with Iran drive up inflation.