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Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

Jobless Claims Jump Shows Labor Market Ailing

The number of workers filing new claims for unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose last week to its highest level in close to six months, a fresh signal of a weak jobs market.

*For more on this story, read the full Reuters article.

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