US weekly jobless claims rise marginally amid low layoffs
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week amid low layoffs that are keeping the labour market stable. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 199,0...
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week amid low layoffs that are keeping the labour market stable. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 199,000 for the week ended October 10, the Labour Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 200,000 claims for the latest week. It was t...