Last week, U.S. unemployment benefit applications rose by 6,000 to 225,000, slightly above expectations.

Last week, applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose by 6,000 to 225,000, slightly above analysts' expectations of 221,000. Despite this modest increase, layoffs remain historically low, indicating a robust job market. The four-week average of claims decreased to 224,250, and the total number of Americans receiving jobless benefits fell by 1,000 to around 1.83 million as of September 21.

October 03, 2024
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