U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Slightly More Than Expected

First-time U.S. jobless 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 suggests only a modest change in unemployment benefit filings, with limited immediate market impact.

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First-time U.S. jobless 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 suggests only a modest change in unemployment benefit filings, with limited immediate market impact.