Jobless Claims Jump to 320K
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Jobless claims were slightly higher last week, increasing by 7,000, according to the latest figures released Thursday by the Labor Department.
For the week ending Feb. 28, the number of people filing for benefits climbed to 320,000. The previous week, claims stood at 313,000.
The Labor Department said there were no “special factors” impacting that week’s figures.
The four-week moving average also climbed higher by 10,250, to 304,750.
The monthly unemployment data is due to be released Friday.
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