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title: "US jobless claims rise to 215,000, topping forecasts"
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description: "Initial jobless claims in the US rose to 215,000 last week, exceeding forecasts of 211,000. Despite geopolitical tensions and inflation, layoffs remain low, with claims fluctuating between 190,000 and 230,000 this year. The ongoing Iran war has impacted oil supplies and increased gasoline prices, potentially influencing hiring in the future."
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# US jobless claims rise to 215,000, topping forecasts

Claims edge higher: Initial jobless claims climbed to 215,000 last week, slightly above the forecast of 211,000, marking a modest increase from the prior week. Layoffs still low: Despite geopolitical and inflation pressures, layoffs remain near historic lows, with claims staying within a 190,000–230,000 range this year. Economic backdrop: The Iran war has disrupted oil supplies and driven up gasoline prices, adding to inflationary pressures that may affect hiring in the months ahead.

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