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Labor Market Steadies as Philadelphia Fed Index Shows Solid Activity

Initial jobless claims declined to 226,000 in the week ended June 13, falling 4,000 from the prior week, according to Labor Department figures. The decrease signals continued resilience in the U.S. employment market. The Philadelphia Fed Index showed solid activity across industrial sectors. These indicators suggest sustained demand for freight services through the near term. Port congestion in Asia continued to pressure container rates, with intra-Asia routes climbing 5% to $682 per twenty-foot equivalent unit as of mid-June. The seasonal surge ahead of summer shipping peaks has begun reshaping carrier pricing dynamics.