US Jobless Claims Drop as Labour Market Holds Steady Despite Global Uncertainty
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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Apr 16
US Jobless Claims Drop as Labour Market Holds Steady Despite Global Uncertainty
52 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Apr 16
US initial jobless claims fell by 11,000 to 207,000 for the week ending April 11, below expectations.
Claims remain within this year’s typical range, as layoffs stay low despite ongoing global uncertainty and high oil prices.
Employers are cautious about hiring amid instability from the Middle East conflict and recent economic policy changes, keeping the labour market stable but subdued.
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