Jobless Claims
The 208,000 Paradox: Jobless Claims Spike as 'Hiring Recession' Grips U.S. Market
The U.S. labor market entered 2026 on a precarious footing as the Department of Labor reported on January 8, 2026, that initial jobless claims rose to 208,000 for the week ending January 3. While the headline figure remains low by historical standards, the underlying data has sent a