US Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Elevated Amid Seasonal Volatility

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week but remained elevated. Economists attribute this to seasonal distortions, particularly related to the end of the school year, and view the labor market as stable enough for the Federal Reserve to continue focusing on inflation control.

By By Lucia Mutikani Thu, June 18, 2026 at 7:26 p.m. GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

US Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Elevated Amid Seasonal Volatility

Topics: Federal Reserve policy labor market stability unemployment

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