US initial jobless claims jumped to 225,000, the highest since February 2026, surpassing economist forecasts and raising questions about labor market

The four-week moving average also rose, but continuing claims fell and the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2%

US initial jobless claims rose to 225,000, beating estimates by over 10,000. The four-week average hit its highest since February, raising Fed rate cut

US initial jobless claims jumped to 225,000, the highest since February 2026, surpassing economist forecasts and raising questions about labor market