Nicky Herron

WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates were largely unchanged across the U.S. in February, pointing to a relatively stable labor market despite some signs of softening. The national jobless rate held at 4.4%, slightly higher than a year earlier, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only one state reported a notable monthly change in its unemployment rate, while the remaining states and the District of Columbia saw little movement.

WASHINGTON — Unemployment claims fell last week, signaling a steady labor market. Claims stayed near historically low levels, according to data released by the Labor Department, despite uncertainty about how the ongoing war in Iran will affect the global economy. Initial jobless claims for the week ending April 11 were 207,000, down 11,000 from the previous week. The 4-week moving average, which smooths out weekly volatility, rose slightly to 209,750. The unemployment rate held at 1.2 percent.

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