US EditionUS filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
Jobless claims rose slightly to 210,000 amid slower hiring and economic uncertainty, while continuing claims fell to 1.82 million, Labor Department data showed.
- The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose slightly to 210,000 last week, in line with analysts' expectations.
- While weekly layoffs have remained in a healthy range, several high-profile companies have recently announced job cuts.
- The four-week moving average of jobless claims dipped slightly to 210,500.
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U.S. filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year.
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US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year.
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