Washington — The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased slightly last week and the unemployment rate appeared to hold steady in February amid a stable labor market.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but more out of work people are struggling to find new opportunities amid weak hiring.

WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, touching their highest level in four months, but the underlying ...