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US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signalling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy.

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Yahoo News

Jobless claims: Another 744,000 Americans filed new claims last week

The Department of Labor released its weekly report on new jobless claims on Thursday.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but the increase likely understates the rapidly improving labor market conditions as more parts of the economy reopen and fiscal stimulus kicks in.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated...

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

Initial jobless claims increase to 744,000

Another 744,000 American workers filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department. CNN's Julia Chatterley reports.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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