Bloomberg reports that 15,000 more Americans filed claims for unemployment last week, bringing the total to 576,000. Economists had predicted a drop in claims to 550,000.
The four-week moving average rose to 570,000 from 565,750.
Thirty-six states reported an increase, with Tennessee and North Carolina showing the biggest increases. California showed the biggest decrease as employment in construction jobs kicked in.
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