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What will be the 4-week average of initial jobless claims filed in May 2021?

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Opened:

May 16, 2021

Closes:

May 26, 2021

Resolved:

May 27, 2021

Spot Scoring Time:

May 18, 2021

Economy & Business

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Critical warning for jobs market as Americans claiming benefits hits highest level in four years

Daily Mail•Sep 15, 2025

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

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