United States Unemployment Claims Hit 258,000

Analysts point to Hurricane Helene and Boeing strike for increase in unemployment numbers.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the week of October 10, 2024 increased to its highest level in a year. 

Pundits argue that this surge in the unemployment claims is more likely the product of Hurricane Helene and the Boeing machinist strike.

The Labor Department reported on October 10 that applications for unemployment claims su…