US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
- Posted on May 14, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran.