U.S. initial jobless claims rise to 206K, exceeding expectations

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U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 206,000 for the week ending August 29, according to on-chain data from ChainThink. The figure exceeded expectations of 205,000 and marked the highest level since August 15. The increase suggests a slight cooling in the labor market. Traders are now shifting their attention to altcoins as macroeconomic signals evolve.

ChainThink reports that, according to U.S. Department of Labor data as of September 3, the number of initial jobless claims for the week ending August 29 came in at 206,000, exceeding the market expectation of 205,000. This marks the highest level since the week ending August 15, indicating signs of a marginal slowdown in the labor market.

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