While there are signs of softening, there is “no evidence that the labor market is rolling over,” according to one economist.

The latest Florida figures reflect the national report. DOL officials say there were 208,642 new jobless filings, which is a decrease of 3,128 claims from the week ending May 24, or a 1.5% drop across America before seasonal adjustments.

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged at higher levels last week as labor market conditions continued to steadily ease. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally adjusted 248,