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Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week

  • The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has remained elevated, indicating that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes may be affecting the job market.
  • US retail sales unexpectedly rose in May, thanks to strong wage gains and savings accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic, though consumers remain price sensitive due to inflation and higher interest rates.
  • The jobs market remains resilient, despite the recent rise in the unemployment rate, with initial claims for state unemployment benefits remaining unchanged and continuing claims remaining low by historical standards.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
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