Significant Increase in Jobless Benefits Applications Despite Overall Low Numbers
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 20:51
Recent Rise in U.S. Jobless Benefits Applications
Despite recent layoffs, the number of Americans collecting jobless benefits saw a rise, reaching 1.9 million by the end of February, up 45,000 from the previous week and the most since November. This data indicates a mixed trend in the labor market.
Key Points:
- 1.9 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits
- 45,000 increase from the previous week
- Reflects a mixed trend in the labor market
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