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title: "Jobless claims rise as import prices jump on energy costs"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286449996.md"
description: "Jobless claims rose to 211,000, indicating a stable labor market but potential hiring challenges. Import prices surged by 1.9% in April, the highest increase in over a year, driven by rising energy costs due to geopolitical tensions. This persistent inflation may prevent the Federal Reserve from reducing interest rates until 2027."
datetime: "2026-05-14T17:39:18.000Z"
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# Jobless claims rise as import prices jump on energy costs

Claims edge higher: Initial jobless claims increased to 211,000, suggesting a still-stable labor market but potential hiring headwinds ahead. Import prices spike: April import prices rose 1.9%, the sharpest in over a year, as energy costs surged from geopolitical tensions. Fed policy outlook: Persistent inflation from higher producer and import prices may keep the Fed from cutting rates well into 2027.

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