Jobless claims surge: Initial claims hit 243,000, continuing claims reach 1.867M, highest since 2021.
Initial and continuing jobless claims are continuing to rise with initial claims at 243,000 (+20,000 in one week) and continuing jobless claims at their highest level since 2021. — Wealthion (@wealthion) July 18, 2024 Continuing jobless claims increased to almost …