US New Unemployment Claims at 193,000... Below Expectations

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwak Minjae] According to the U.S. Department of Labor on the 29th, the number of new unemployment benefit claims in the United States last week was 193,000, falling short of the expected 215,000.

This figure is also lower than the previous 209,000, indicating a slight improvement in the U.S. employment situation.