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US unemployment claims increase to 206,000 amid low layoffs and jobless claims
The Labor Department reported an increase in unemployment claims to 206,000 last week, with the four-week average rising to 207,250. Despite low layoffs, hiring remains cautious, with employers adding an average of 61,000 jobs per month this year, significantly below pre-pandemic levels. The upcoming Labor Department report is expected to show an addition of 65,000 jobs in August.
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The Labor Department reported an increase in unemployment claims to 206,000 last week, with the four-week average rising to 207,250. Despite low layoffs, hiring remains cautious, with employers adding an average of 61,000 jobs per month this year, significantly below pre-pandemic levels. The upcoming Labor Department report is expected to show an addition of 65,000 jobs in August.
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