The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits rose to more than a four-month high last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a tightening labor market.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 224,000 for the week ended Nov. 17, the highest level since the end of June, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
Data for the prior week was revised to show 5,000 more applications received than previously reported.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims slipping to 215,000 in the latest week.
The Labor Department said no states were estimated last week. It said claims for North Carolina and Florida continued to be affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, respectively.
Media mobilă de patru săptămâni a creanțelor inițiale, considerată o măsură mai bună a tendințelor pieței forței de muncă, pe măsură ce aceasta scade volatilitatea săptămânală, a crescut de la 2,000 la 218,500 săptămâna trecută.
The claims data covered the survey period for the nonfarm payrolls component of November’s employment report.
The Labor Department said no states were estimated last week. It said claims for North Carolina and Florida continued to be affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, respectively.
Media mobilă de patru săptămâni a creanțelor inițiale, considerată o măsură mai bună a tendințelor pieței forței de muncă, pe măsură ce aceasta scade volatilitatea săptămânală, a crescut de la 2,000 la 218,500 săptămâna trecută.
The claims data covered the survey period for the nonfarm payrolls component of November’s employment report.
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