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 the significance of the Delta variant in relation to economic recovery?

What was the total duration of the jobless claims report mentioned?

How many people filed initial jobless claims last week?

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

How do the current jobless claims compare to typical weekly numbers before the pandemic?