Job Market Holds Strong, Markets Rally, But Trump’s Economic Approval Takes a Hit – Is It Media-Driven Fear?

Jobless claims just dropped—proof the labor market is still holding the line. Yes, 222,000 Americans filed for unemployment last week, a slight uptick that matched expectations. But the four-week average actually ticked down, and continuing claims fell by 37,000. Translation? People are still getting hired, and the labor market isn’t cracking—yet.