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Jobless claims rose to 197,000 last week, up 9,000 from the prior week
Jobless claims increased to 197,000 last week, a rise of 9,000 from the previous week. The four-week moving average for initial claims decreased to 202,750, down 5,000 from the prior week's revised average.
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Adjacent reporting
- U.S. jobless claims dipped to 226,000 last week, edging above forecasts
- U.S. weekly jobless claims edged up to 229,000, highest since February
- Initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 last week, the lowest level this year
- US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
- Initial unemployment claims dropped 8,000 to 208,000 last week