US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
- Posted on October 10, 2024
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US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
The Labor Department's latest report shows a significant rise in unemployment claims, with new applications surging by 33,000 to 258,000 for the week of Oct. 3. This marks the highest level in a year and surpasses analysts' expectations of 229,000, indicating potential weakness in the labor market.
