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The four-week moving average also rose, but continuing claims fell and the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2%
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 2 rose by 10,
US initial jobless claims jumped to 225,000, the highest since February 2026, surpassing economist forecasts and raising questions about labor market
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a stable labour market.
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 ...
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.