US weekly jobless claims rise 9k to 200k, labor market softening

US initial jobless claims increased by 9,000 to 200,000 last week, signaling a gradual cooling in the labor market. The level remains historically low, but the uptick may reinforce expectations of Fed easing. Market impact hinges on whether this marks a trend or a one-off fluctuation.

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