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Unemployment Claims Surge to 240,000 Amid Mixed State Trends

5/29/2025

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Initial unemployment claims rose by 14,000 to 240,000 for the week ending May 24.
States with the highest increases include Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, Connecticut, and New York.
Virginia, Michigan, California, Florida, and Massachusetts reported decreases in claims.
Year-over-year claims increased from 221,000, with continuing claims totaling 1,808,372.

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Story summary

Initial unemployment claims rose by 14,000 to 240,000 for the week ending May 24.
States with the highest increases include Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, Connecticut, and New York.
Virginia, Michigan, California, Florida, and Massachusetts reported decreases in claims.
Year-over-year claims increased from 221,000, with continuing claims totaling 1,808,372.