Event Brief
May 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Jobless claims fall as prices surge in Iran turmoil
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New jobless aid claims for the week ending May 16 fell to 209,000 while prices surged.
WHO: U.S. Labor Department
WHAT: Reported new claims for jobless aid fell to 209,000 for the week ending May 16.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Labor Department reported the weekly change in new claims for jobless aid.
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