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U.S. weekly jobless claims edged up to 229,000, highest since February
U.S. weekly jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 229,000, surpassing analyst forecasts. The four-week moving average reached its highest level since early 2026.
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- US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at healthy levels
- US Jobless Claims Rise to 214,000 With Layoffs Limited
- US jobless claims fall as lay-offs remain low despite economic uncertainty
- US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,000 last week but remain within stable range
- US jobless claim applications rise to 200K but remain historically low
- US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, rose to a still-healthy 225,000 last week