US weekly jobless claims at 194,000, near a 57-year low, as data and sentiment diverge
Key points
- US weekly jobless claims were 194,000, near a 57-year low
- GDP grew 3.4%
- Economist Tara Sinclair says data and perceptions can diverge in a low-hire, low-fire market
The US Department of Labor reported weekly jobless claims of 194,000, near a 57-year low, while GDP grew 3.4%. In a Marketplace interview, George Washington University economist Tara Sinclair said unemployment and layoffs are historically low, but in a low-hire, low-fire market the data and people's perceptions can diverge.
What employers should do
- Use official employment data alongside local talent market feedback when planning hiring
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