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US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare

Unemployment claims have experienced a modest decline last week, remaining historically low. Companies are reluctant to make layoffs, recalling previous labor shortages. Although job creation continues, it is at a slower rate than during past years. Job growth this year reflects improvement compared to the disappointing statistics of 2025. The job market demonstrates resilience in the face of increasing gasoline prices.

10 Sep 2026 6:16 pm