US Weekly Jobless Claims Rise to Near 3-Month High

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US Weekly Jobless Claims Rise to Near 3-Month High

A hiring ad displayed at a coffee shop in Kerrville, Texas, on July 9, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The number of Americans newly filing applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly higher than expected, signaling further cooling in the U.S. labor market.

According to the Department of Labor, initial jobless claims increased by 8,000, to 237,000 for the week ended Aug. 30, the highest level since mid-June.

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