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US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down
US weekly jobless claims rose to their highest level in four months, reflecting seasonal volatility but signaling a stable labor market amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years
U.S. import prices rose 1.9% in April, driven by a 16.3% jump in fuel costs, the largest increase in four years amid Middle East tensions.
US productivity slows further in first quarter
U.S. worker productivity growth slowed to 0.8% annualized in the first quarter, with expectations of a rebound due to increased artificial intelligence investment.
US labor market stable as layoffs remain low
The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs and steady job openings, easing concerns despite the US-israel war impact on oil prices.
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stable
Initial jobless claims in the US rose slightly to 214,000, signaling labor market stability amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
U.S. import prices rose 0.8% in March, less than expected, signaling ongoing inflation pressures amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.
US producer prices increase less than expected in March
U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, as energy costs surged amid Middle East tensions while service prices remained steady.
March jobs report blows past expectations
US employers added 178,000 jobs in march, beating expectations amid energy price concerns tied to the iran conflict, signaling labor market resilience.
US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower
U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.
US consumer inflation steady before Iran conflict drives up oil prices
U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in February with steady rents and rising gasoline costs before the Iran conflict escalated oil prices. Inflation remains steady but geopolitical risks loom.
US productivity slows in fourth quarter
U.S. labor productivity growth slowed to 2.8% annualized in Q4 2026, according to the Labor Department, while labor costs rose at a moderate pace.
US weekly jobless claims rise slightly
US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.
