- [CNBC] Initial filings for unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose last week, a possible hint that the rapid job growth seen in the first half of 2021 could face hurdles.
- First-time jobless claims totaled 373,000 for the week ended July 3, compared with the 350,000 Dow Jones estimate.
- The level of continuing claims, the measure of ongoing benefits, decreased to 3.34 million, down 145,000 from the previous week’s revised level.
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