US initial jobless claims tick up, remain near historic lows

By Matthew Boesler
Published 2 Min Read

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Initial applications for U.S. unemployment insurance rose last week by less than forecast, remaining near historic lows and indicating the labor market remains resilient as companies seek to retain employees.

First-time claims for benefits climbed by 2,000 to 205,000 in the week ended Dec. 16, according to Labor Department figures Thursday. Recurring claims were little changed in the week ended Dec. 9.

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