The number of initial jobless claims in the US and the number of renewals rose to 19.72 million, the biggest increase in three months
TechFlame
2025-08-21 12:44
TechFlame2025-08-21 12:44
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According to TechFlame, the number of jobless claims in the US recorded the biggest increase in nearly three months at the beginning of last week, increasing by 11,000 to 235,000. This is the biggest increase since the end of May. The number of people renewing unemployment benefits increased by 30,000 to 19.72 million, the highest since November 2021, showing increased layoffs and clear signs of weakening of the labor market.