US initial jobless claims rise to 206,000, ahead of expectations
US initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 206,000, ahead of expectations for 205,000. Continuing claims rose by 8,000 to 1.77m in the prior period.
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US jobless claims report shows 4-week average and continuing-claims rate
U.S. Labor Department data for insured unemployment covers state initial claims (seasonally adjusted), including the 4-week average and the continued claims rate, for the week ended 08/29/26.
US weekly initial jobless claims rise to 206,000
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week. Initial claims increased by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended August 29.
US initial jobless claims 206,000, +2,000
US initial claims for jobless benefits were 206,000, up +2,000.
Walmart Q2 outlook signals cautious consumer spending
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