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New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 9,000 for the week ending February 3 to a seasonally adjusted 218,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 3,000 to 227,000. The four-week moving average as of February 3 rose 3,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 212,250.

Despite efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cool the economy, jobless claims remain low. Applications fell by 8,000 to 212,000 in the latest report.

The result, which is slightly above economists’ expectations, follows months of volatile labour market figures

Telangana Chief Minister emphasizes government's commitment to tackle unemployment and criticizes former Chief Minister for neglecting the issue.

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In the category of people in the 15-29 age group, Kerala has the highest unemployment in the country with 28.7% while the national average is 10%, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Military spouses, 90.3% of whom are women, are more likely to be unemployed than the general population.