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Jobless Claims Remain Steady Despite Holiday

Updated 2026-06-04 13:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose to a four-month high in late May, but this increase is attributed to the timing of the Memorial Day holiday rather than an uptick in layoffs.

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