The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 16 was 209,000, compared with expectations of 210,000 and a revised figure of 212,000 for the previous week (originally 211,000).

2026-05-21

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 16 was 209,000, compared with expectations of 210,000 and a revised figure of 212,000 for the previous week (originally 211,000).