Investing.com - The number of people applying for first-time jobless benefits in the U.S. rose unexpectedly last week, official data showed on Thursday.
In a report, Department of Labor said that U.S. initial jobless claims rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 281K, from 271K in the prior week.
Analysts had expected U.S. initial jobless claims to fall to 270K last week.
In a report, Department of Labor said that U.S. initial jobless claims rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 281K, from 271K in the prior week.
Analysts had expected U.S. initial jobless claims to fall to 270K last week.