More Americans Apply for Unemployment Benefits But Layoffs Still Historically Low There’s been a noticeable uptick in Americans seeking jobless benefits, with applications hitting the highest level in nearly three months. Last week, filings for unemployment benefits jumped to 224,000, marking an increase of 9,000 from the week prior. Despite this rise, the broader context shows that layoffs are still significantly low by historical standards. The less fluctuating four-week average of claims also saw a rise, moving up by 5,250 to reach 207,750. This indicates a slight shift in the job market dynamics, though the overall health of the employment sector remains robust. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Rogoff Says Biden, Trump Favor ‘Blowing Up’ US Debt READ MORE Gold posts biggest one-day drop in over a year as geopolitical concerns ease READ MORE Japan’s GPIF Seeking Info on Illiquid Assets Such as Forests, Gold as Part of Research READ MORE U.S. job growth totaled 275,000 in February but unemployment rate rose to 3.9% READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment