US Jobless Claims Surge to Highest Level Since 2021

The U.S. labor market is showing signs of cooling, as initial jobless claims hit a new high since October 2021. In the week ending September 6, 2025, claims increased to 263,000, according to the Department of Labor, signaling potential for higher unemployment rates in the near future. While this rise doesn’t directly impact cryptocurrency markets at present, it does raise concerns about economic stability and may prompt regulatory scrutiny.