Investing.com - The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. last week fell less-than-expected, official data showed on Thursday.
In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said the number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits last week fell to a seasonally adjusted 403K, from 409K in the preceding week whose figure was revised up from 404K.
Analysts had expected initial jobless claims to fall to 400K last week.
In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said the number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits last week fell to a seasonally adjusted 403K, from 409K in the preceding week whose figure was revised up from 404K.
Analysts had expected initial jobless claims to fall to 400K last week.