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Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Jun 4, 2026

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.

Workers continue renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is painted blue, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/ File Photo
May 7, 2026

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.

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