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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Ott

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, but continuing claims rise for 8th straight week

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at healthy levels despite elevated interest rates and inflation.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending June 22 fell by 6,000 to 233,000 from 239,000 the previous week.

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