Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, but continuing claims rise for 8th straight week
Posted on AllSides June 27th, 2024
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at healthy levels despite elevated interest rates and inflation Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, but continuing claims rise for 8th straight weekBy MATT OTTAP Business WriterThe Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at healthy levels despite elevated interest rates and inflation. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending June 22 fell by 6,000 to 233,000 from 239,000 the previous week....
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