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April 25, 2025

Jobless claims inch up slightly

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.

Jobless claim applications inched up by 6,000 to 222,000 for the week ending April 19, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's just barely more than the 220,000 new applications analysts forecast.


 
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