U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers

New applications for jobless benefits rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for the week ending May 31, the Labor Department said Thursday

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy.

US unemployment benefit applications increased to the highest level in eight months, reaching 247,000, though they remain historically low. This rise highlights concerns about economic impacts from tariffs.

A week ago, there were 248,000 jobless claim applications, which was the most since early October and a sign that layoffs could be trending higher. Weekly applications for jobless

While there are signs of softening, there is “no evidence that the labor market is rolling over,” according to one economist.

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.