Unemployment claims in Indiana increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 2,789 in the week ending May 3, up from 2,566 the week before, the Labor Department said. Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana…

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Canada unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April and the employment number was largely flat with minimal gains of net 7,400 jobs, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday. Market reaction: [CAD/] Link: COMMENTARY ALI JAFFERY, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April and the employment number was largely flat with minimal gains of net…

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