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Unemployment Claims Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
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Unemployment claims held steady at 211,000 last week, slightly above expectations but still indicating a stable job market. However, inflation concerns are rising due to the US-Israel conflicts impact on energy prices and supply chain disruptions. Producer prices surged in April, and continuing claims rose to 1.782 million. Despite these challenges, nonfarm payrolls added 115,000 jobs in April, keeping unemployment at 4.3%. The labor market remains resilient, but war-driven inflation could pose future threats.
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