U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly More Than Expected To 214,000

First-time U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly more than expected in the week ended April 18, according to the Labor Department. The report is a routine labor-market data point and signals only a marginal change, with limited immediate market impact.

Analysis

First-time U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly more than expected in the week ended April 18, according to the Labor Department. The report is a routine labor-market data point and signals only a marginal change, with limited immediate market impact.