Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
PBS · 24 Sep 2026

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security. READ MORE: 3 things to know about rising diesel prices and ho


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