U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly More Than Expected To 215,000

First-time U.S. jobless claims rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended May 23, according to the Labor Department. The report points to a modest softening in labor-market conditions, but the move is small and does not indicate a major shift on its own.

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First-time U.S. jobless claims rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended May 23, according to the Labor Department. The report points to a modest softening in labor-market conditions, but the move is small and does not indicate a major shift on its own.