Jobless Claims Mark Another Uptick. What It Means

Claims for unemployment increased for the second consecutive time despite a restrictive policy stance. Initial claims increased to 224,000 for the week ending January 27. It’s the highest level in nearly three months, above economists' consensus of 214,000, and marks the second successive…#federalreservebank #stlouis #federalreserves #jobopenings #laborturnoversurvey #jolts

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