By The Lobby
Unemployment claims in Colorado saw an increase last week, mirroring the national trend, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The data released by the Labor Department on Thursday revealed that initial filings for unemployment benefits in the state rose to 2,396 in the week ending January 27, up from 2,312 the previous week.
This rise in new jobless claims serves as a proxy for layoffs and is indicative of the challenges faced by workers in Colorado. This increase in unemployment claims is part of a broader national trend. Across the United States, unemployment claims reached 224,000 last week, an increase of 9,000 claims from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Oregon experienced the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with claims soaring by a staggering 84.9%. On the other hand, South Dakota saw the largest percentage drop in new claims, with claims decreasing by 40.3%.
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The rise in unemployment claims in Colorado and across the country highlights the ongoing challenges faced by workers and the impact of various factors, such as economic fluctuations and changing job market dynamics.