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Weekly jobless claims edged lower, reinforcing a U.S. labor market that is cooling but still resilient. Initial claims remained near historically low levels, while continuing claims ticked up, suggesting it is taking longer for displaced workers to find new jobs. The report trims near-term Fed cut hopes.
Weekly U.S. jobless claims climbed to 211,000, topping forecasts and hinting at a gradual cooling in labor conditions. Continuing claims also edged higher, showing laid-off workers are taking longer to find new jobs. Still, layoffs remain low, keeping recession fears and Fed policy expectations largely unchanged.
The April jobs report showed a steady 4.3% unemployment rate, but the broader U-6 measure climbed to 8.2% as involuntary part-time work jumped. Nonfarm payrolls also rose more than expected, giving the Federal Reserve little reason to cut rates soon.
U.S. jobless claims rose less than expected, while continuing claims dropped to their lowest level since early 2024. The data suggests layoffs remain contained, the labor market is cooling rather than cracking, and the Federal Reserve can likely stay patient on rates.
April private payrolls rose 109,000, topping forecasts and easing recession fears without reigniting inflation worries. Treasury yields fell as investors read the report as Fed-friendly, with wage growth cooling and the labor market still looking stable rather than overheated.
March JOLTS showed a labor market cooling without cracking: job openings slipped, but hiring surged to the highest pace since May 2024. The mix supports the soft-landing case and gives the Federal Reserve little urgency to cut rates soon.
Weekly jobless claims fell to 189,000, the lowest level in decades by Bloomberg’s framing, while continuing claims also declined. The data points to a labor market that remains resilient, with layoffs scarce and the Federal Reserve facing less pressure to cut rates soon.
Initial jobless claims dropped more than expected, signaling layoffs remain contained, but continuing claims rose, showing rehiring is still sluggish. The mixed report supports a soft-landing view and likely keeps the Fed on hold as the labor market cools gradually rather than cracks.
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