U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in IranByMATT OTT AP business writerJune 11, 2026, 8:39 AMWASHINGTON -- U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.The number of Americans filing for unemployment aid for the week ending June 6 rose by 4,000 to 229,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the most since early February, before the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, but still considered a healthy level. It's also more than the 216,000 new applications forecast by analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.Weekly filings for unemployment benefits are considered a proxy for U.S. layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market.Popular ReadsThe four-week moving average of jobless claims, which softens some of the weekly volatility, rose by 4,250 to 219,000The total number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the previous week ending May 30 jumped by 24,000 to 1.8 million, slightly more than analysts predicted.Popular Reads
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite war
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
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U.S. jobless aid filings hit 229,000 (highest since February), remaining low despite Iran tensions. Labor market resilience means tech hiring competition stays fierce and no recession looms, supporting team expansion and talent acquisition plans through year-end.
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