The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historical standards. The Labor Department reported this morning that 240,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, up by 17,000 from the week before. The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility,
US initial unemployment claims reach highest level since August
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