U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise For Third Straight Week

The Delta variant continues to hinder economic recovery, with 362,000 initial jobless claims filed last week, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week. This number remains higher than typical pre-pandemic levels.

What is one of the effects of the Delta variant mentioned in the video?

• It is improving global trade.

• It is leading to a decrease in jobless claims.

• It is slowing down economic recovery.

• It is causing a rise in stock prices.

How many people filed initial jobless claims last week according to the video?

• 351,000

• 362,000

• 400,000

• 373,000

By how much did the jobless claims increase from the previous week?

• 5,000

• 11,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

How do the current jobless claims compare to pre-pandemic levels?

• They are not mentioned in the video.

• They are lower than pre-pandemic levels.

• They are higher than pre-pandemic levels.

• They are the same as pre-pandemic levels.

What is the significance of the jobless claims being higher than pre-pandemic levels?

• It indicates a strong economic recovery.

• It suggests ongoing economic challenges.

• It reflects an increase in job opportunities.

• It shows a decrease in unemployment.