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US jobless claims fall below 200000 as war in Iran and price spikes bite
International
Published on 30 April 2026
Lower claims mask mounting pressure from inflation and shocks
US jobless claims dropped sharply to under 200,000, even as economic headwinds intensify. Elevated oil prices tied to the war in Iran and a notable monthly jump in consumer prices are raising costs. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty. Employers still added jobs in March, but labor market stress is showing.
- US jobless claims fell below 200,000 last week
- War in Iran and higher oil prices continue to strain growth
- Consumer prices rose sharply month-on-month
- Fed held rates steady as labor market shows strain
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