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The number of new applications for unemployment benefits climbed 23,000 last week to 230,000, more than anticipated and a discouraging sign for the recovery.

The number of new applications for unemployment benefits climbed 23,000 last week to 230,000, more than anticipated and a discouraging sign for the recovery.

The number of American workers filing weekly jobless claims—a proxy for layoffs—rose by 23,000 from the prior week in what could be a sign of an impact from the Omicron surge, though the number of people continuing to claim benefits hit a multi-decade low, suggesting further labor market tightening.

As inflation soars, call it déjà vu all over again for those of us who are old enough to remember the malaise and hardships of the 1970s.

A key part of personal finances is relationships with financial institutions, but we tend to stick with the bank we have instead of shopping around.

This is a failure of narrative, not the private sector.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remained at historically low levels, suggesting that the job market remains strong.

The US added a lower than expected 199,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

The US added a lower than expected 199,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

The number of new applications for unemployment benefits climbed 7,000 last week to 207,000, more than anticipated.