Slight increase in applications for unemployment aid in the US

Slight increase in applications for unemployment aid in the US

Washington. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting a still-low level of layoffs despite a slowing labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 230,000 in the week ended Sept. 7, in line with forecasts, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The … Read more