Fewer Americans apply for jobless claims last week as labor market remains sturdy

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Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains sturdy despite high interest rates. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 6 fell by 17,000 to 222,000 from 239,000 the previous week.

A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Chicago, Thursday, June 27, 2024. On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 6 fell by 17,000 to 222,000 from 239,000 the previous week.

Economists say that because so-called continuing claims have been on the rise in recent months, it suggests that some who are receiving unemployment benefits are finding it more challenging to land jobs.The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week volatility, fell by 5,250 to 233,500.

The Fed’s next policy meeting comes at the end of this month, but few experts are expecting a rate cut then. However, investors are betting that there is nearly a 70% chance for a reduction at the Fed’s September meeting.

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