International Economic

Initial claims rise unexpectedly as filings hit highest level since February

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 11 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) -
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 6 June, according to the Department of Labor, hitting the highest initial claim count since February.

Initial jobless claims rose by by 4,000 to 229,000, firmly ahead of market expectations of a...

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