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US jobless claims tick up to 211000 but labor market stays steady
Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
Claims rise, yet unemployment holds firm at four point three
US initial jobless claims rose moderately to 211,000 last week, signaling no major shift. The labor market remains stable as the unemployment rate held at 4.3%. Inflation pressures are still building: producer prices recorded their biggest jump in four years, but nonfarm payrolls continued strong gains.
- Initial jobless claims increased to 211000
- Unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.3%
- Producer prices surged the most in four years
- Nonfarm payroll growth remained strong
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