Free Trial

MNI BRIEF: U.S. Jobless Claims Lower As Recovery Continues

U.S. initial jobless claims fall to 326,000 in latest period

U.S. jobless claims dropped by 38,000 to 326,000 in the latest week, pointing to a job market that is steadily recovering from the pandemic shock with help from strong fiscal and monetary support.

Chicago Fed research director Anna Paulson said during an MNI webcast on Wednesday that the U.S. economy remains some way from full employment. The latest non-farm payrolls data will be published Friday at 0830ET.

MNI Washington Bureau | +1 202 371 2121 | pedro.dacosta@marketnews.com
True
MNI Washington Bureau | +1 202 371 2121 | pedro.dacosta@marketnews.com
True

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.