U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. jobless aid filings decreased to 215,000 last week, with hiring remaining strong despite economic challenges and inflation rising to a three-year high. The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again this year as job openings increased to 7.6 million in April.

• U.S. jobless aid applications fell to 215,000 in the week ending June 20
• Hiring has increased in recent months despite economic challenges
• Inflation rose to a three-year high in May due to higher gas prices
• The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again this year
• Job openings increased to 7.6 million in April