U.S. jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but jobless claims remain at historically low levels, layoffs are rare and most workers enjoy unusual job security.
Last week saw an increase in Americans applying for unemployment benefits. However, these jobless claims are still at historically low levels. Layoffs are infrequent, and the majority of workers are experiencing a high degree of job security.
- More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week.
- Jobless claims remain at historically low levels.
- Layoffs are rare.
- Most workers have unusual job security.
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