Unemployment
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- US Jobless Claims Fall to 187,000Initial jobless claims fell to about 187,000 for the week ending July 18, signaling a still-tight U.S. labor market and keeping rate-cut prospects uncertain as the four-week average sits around 207,500. Economists’ forecasts for the next report range roughly 195,000 to 220,000 claims, with market commentary noting the data reinforce a resilient economy despite inflation concerns.28 src · 28m
- UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in MayUK unemployment stayed at 4.9% for the three months to May 2026, even as payroll data showed a drop in company payrolls and vacancies continued to ease, pointing to a mixed jobs picture. Wages remained firm, with regular pay at about 3.4% and total pay higher, while employment rose overall and second jobs increased, underscoring a still-tight but gradually softening labor market.17 src · 2d