Worker shortages, seasonal factors change push US weekly jobless claims back to 53&year lows

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating a further tightening of labor market conditions heading into the second quarter, which could contribute to keeping inflation elevated.  Part of the decline in claims back to a more than 53-year low touched in mid-March reflected a revision of […]

Worker shortages, seasonal factors change push US weekly jobless claims back to 53&year lows
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating a further tightening of labor market conditions heading into the second quarter, which could contribute to keeping inflation elevated.  Part of the decline in claims back to a more than 53-year low touched in mid-March reflected a revision of […]