Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

The Hill - Sep 17, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims slid to 196,000, the fewest since mid-July and down from 206,000 the week before. The four-week average of claims, which...

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