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U.S. Jobless Claims Could Exceed 2 Million, Goldman Says

  • Many states have already reported unprecedented surges
  • BofA projects next week’s release may show a jump to 3 million
A RecruitMilitary Job Fair Ahead Of Initial Jobless Claims Figures

 Photographer: Anthony Lanzilote/Bloomberg 

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Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits are poised to surge to a record 2.25 million this week, according to a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysis of preliminary reports across 30 states.