U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly More Than Expected To 215,000

India, May 28 -- A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by slightly more than expected in the week ended May 23rd.The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 215,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level of 210,000.Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 213,000 from the 209,000 originally r...

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