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US filings for jobless benefits hold steady, less than 200,000, as layoffs remain historically low
The four-week average rose to 198,500, while employers kept layoffs historically low amid sluggish hiring, the Labor Department said.
- Initial jobless claims rose by 1,000 to 199,000 for the week ending October 10, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Layoffs remain historically low as American workers enjoy job security.
- The United States labor market remains stable with unemployment at 4.2%, though hiring has been sluggish. Economists characterize the environment as a "low-hire, low-fire" job market.
- Earlier this week, grocery chain Kroger announced plans to lay off about 3,000 corporate employees over three years. Rival chain Albertson said more job cuts were coming.
- Claims serve as a proxy for layoffs that economists watch closely for job market signals. Claims have remained below 220,000 so far this year, suggesting sustained company confidence.
- Despite a broadly healthy labor market, analysts express concerns that higher borrowing costs and persistent inflation could force businesses to slash jobs to reduce costs.
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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security . Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by
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