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U.S. jobless claims rise to 235,000, most in nearly six months

More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week and while layoffs remain low, it was the fifth consecutive week that claims topped the 230,000 mark and the most in almost six months.

Associated Press

Jul 7, 2022, 9:14 AM

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