The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time fell to 213k last week (from 215k) – the lowest since April 2024…
Source: Bloomberg
However, on a non-seasonally-adjusted basis, claims hit a four month high.
California was by far the largest single state increase in new claims while New Jersey saw a small decline…
Meanwhile continuing jobless rose to 1.907 million Americans – the highest in three years…
Source: Bloomberg
So, take your pick – the labor market is hot (claims at 7mo lows) or very cold (cont claims at 3 year highs)?
Tyler Durden
Wed, 11/27/2024 – 08:39
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