The U.S. Department of Labor reported an increase in unemployment benefits filings in South Dakota last week, compared to the previous week. An increase from 141 to 158 in new jobless claims was observed in the week ending March 9. Subsequently, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 209,000 last week from 210,000 a week earlier, after adjustments for the season. Among states, Oregon witnessed the most significant weekly increase, with claims escalating by 33.7%. Conversely, New Hampshire noted the largest percentage decrease in new claims, lowering by 60.6%. The data is compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment insurance claims report and made available to news sites across the country.

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