US Jobless Claims Slightly Decrease, Signaling Labor Market Strength

In a recent update from the Department of Labor, the United States saw a slight decrease in seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims, dropping by 1,000 to 224,000 for the week ending March 22. This figure, although slightly above expectations, underscores the ongoing resilience in the labor market.

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The 4-week moving average also saw a decline, decreasing by 4,750 to settle at 224,000, further indicating a steady labor market. Meanwhile, the advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2% for the week ending March 15. Additionally, the number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment experienced a notable drop, decreasing by 25,000 to 1,856,000, while the 4-week moving average saw a slight increase of 2,250 to 1,870,000.