Jobs Slow, Energy Prices Spike

Unemployment claims ticked up slightly to 215,000, but with over 150 million workers, it’s a minor blip—jobless claims remain steady, signaling businesses aren’t mass-laying off, though hiring is sluggish compared to post-pandemic boom. Job growth this year is modest, still far below pandemic-era levels. The economy may need almost zero new jobs monthly now, thanks to fewer immigrants and more retirees. Meanwhile, Iran’s escalating tensions are rattling markets, pushing gas prices higher and casting a shadow over consumer and business confidence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a646dac9464af34c