Recent unemployment figures reveal a nuanced labor market situation. New jobless claims held steady at 219,000, below analyst expectations. However, continuing claims climbed to 1.91 million, reaching a three-year high. This contrast indicates that while job losses aren’t accelerating, the job market may be cooling, with unemployed individuals facing challenges in securing new positions.

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