Unemployment Claims Jump For Second Week As Pandemic Rages

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A protester holds a sign as she joins with restaurant owners, workers and supporters on July 10, 2020, to protest measures in Miami to close indoor seating amid a rise in coronavirus cases. The number of unemployment claims rose for a second week, reinforcing concerns about the economy.

Claims for state unemployment benefits again rose last week, signaling ongoing weakness in the job market as coronavirus infections continue to soar.

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