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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Auto Layoffs Lift Jobless Claims, PPI Up

The number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, government data showed on Thursday, pushed up by auto plant shutdowns related to Chrysler’s bankruptcy.

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