US applications for jobless benefits rise

More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. Jobless claims rose to 218,000 for the week ending Dec. 23, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week…#labordepartment #federalreserve

Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news