U.S. jobless claims show surprise
gain, well above expectations
Posted By: NorthernDog, 7/22/2021 9:15:00 AM
Weekly jobless claims unexpected moved higher last week despite hopes that the U.S. labor market is poised for a strong recovery heading into the fall. Initial filings for unemployment insurance totaled 419,000 for the week ended July 17, well above the 350,000 Dow Jones estimate and more than the upwardly revised 368,000 from the previous period, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The news sent stock market futures off their highs for the morning, with Wall Street pointing to a slightly negative open. Government bond yields also endged lower. The total was the highest weekly count since May 15 and comes
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conservatives from Jan. 6 probe, Republicans fume 20 replies
conservatives from Jan. 6 probe, Republicans fume 20 replies
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Surprise! It's easier to claim unemployment than to take one of the million job openings.