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What will be the 5-week average of initial jobless claims filed in April 2021?

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Jan 31, 2021

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Apr 23, 2021

Resolved:

May 11, 2021

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Feb 2, 2021

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US Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Almost Four Years

Bloomberg•Sep 11, 2025

Jobless claims reach highest level since 2021, a sign layoffs are rising

CBS•Sep 11, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

Associated Press•Sep 11, 2025

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