Continuing claims have been on the rise in recent months
After six months of stability, claims rose in May
While the U.S. labour market remains historically healthy, recent data suggest some weakening
Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards
The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose to 227,000
Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month
Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July
Labour market remains tight, with unemployment and EI numbers at all-time lows
Monthly increase in EI recipients comes off historic low in January
Falling numbers of fired workers likely drove record low EI numbers