Jobless claims climb to nearly 3-month high of 224,000, Layoffs creeping higher?

The numbers: The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits at the end of January rose to a nearly three-month high of 224,000, possibly a sign of some softening in what’s been an incredibly strong labor market. Initial jobless claims increased by 9,000 in the seven days ended Jan.…#oregon #federalreserve

Source: Reuters: Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news