Former President Trump's Statements at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Trump claims to have agreed to three debates in September, attacks Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Walz, and makes unsubstantiated claims about America's position and the potential for a world war.

Weekly Unemployment Claims in the U.S.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, indicating layoffs are not surging. Stocks reacted positively to the news, despite recent pressure. Continuing claims rose slightly. This is the largest number of people on unemployment since November 2021.

Increase in U.S. Unemployment Claims

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose by 20,000 to 243,000 last week, with claims in Texas spiking after Hurricane Beryl. Jobless claims are still relatively low by historical standards but have increased somewhat in recent months, signaling a cooling labor market.