U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall To 326,000

The US Labor Department reports a job market recovery, marking the first drop in four weeks. Data from September shows employers expected to add half a million jobs. However, companies are struggling to find workers quickly enough as they recover from shortages.

What recent trend did the US Labor Department report?

• A rise in inflation rates

• A drop in stock market prices

• A decrease in unemployment claims

• An increase in unemployment claims

How do economists interpret the recent data on unemployment claims?

• As a sign of market instability

• As a sign of inflation

• As a sign of economic decline

• As a sign of economic recovery

What was the expectation for job additions by the end of September?

• One million jobs

• Half a million jobs

• Two million jobs

• Quarter of a million jobs

What challenge are companies facing as they recover from shortages?

• Increasing product prices

• Managing excess inventory

• Finding workers quickly enough

• Decreasing demand for products

What is the main reason companies are struggling to find workers?

• Rapid recovery from shortages

• Lack of job opportunities

• Increased competition from other companies

• High unemployment rates