Unemployment claims rose by 4,000 to 238,000 in the week ending June 29, highest since November 2021.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits slightly rose last week, but remains at healthy levels. According to the Labor Department, jobless claims increased by 4,000 to reach 238,000 in the week ending June 29. This is the highest number since November 2021. The total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits has been rising for nine consecutive weeks, reaching 1.86 million in the week of June 22.
July 03, 2024
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