US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market regains footing

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare - WXXV News 25

By  PAUL WISEMAN 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. The Labor Department said Thursday that 197,000 people applied for unemployment checks last week, the fewest since mid-July and down from a revised 198,000 the week before. The four-week average...

Jobless Claims Plunge to Lowest Level Since July as American Workers Hold Strong

Americans are keeping their jobs at remarkable rates, with new unemployment claims dropping to just 197,000 last week, the lowest figure since mid-July and a clear sign that working families continue to find stability even as the nation navigates conflict abroad.

U.S. jobless claims fall to 197,000, near 57-year low

Initial claims for the week ending September 19 came in at 197,000, below the 201,000 economists had forecast

MONEY & BUSINESS: Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare – One America News Network

By PAUL WISEMANUpdated 7:54 AM PDT, September 24, 2026 A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store, in Schaumburg, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) 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. The Labor Department said Thursday that 197,000 people applied for unemployment checks last week, th…

U.S. Layoffs Remain Near Half-Century Lows as Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000

First-time unemployment claims fell to 197,000 last week, extending a remarkably sustained period of low filings that has pushed the 2026 year-to-date average to a ... The post U.S. Layoffs Remain Near Half-Century Lows as Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000 first appeared on [your]NEWS.

US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000, Pointing to Continued Labour Market Resilience

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. US initial jobless claims fell to 197,000 in the week ended September 19, suggesting continued stability in labour market conditions even as the pace of hiring and employment growth remains closely watched. Business News | US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000, Pointing to Continued Labour Market Resilience.