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US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks

Jobless benefit filings in the United States decreased last week to a ten-week low. Americans applying for unemployment aid fell to 208,000, below analyst forecasts. This number indicates that layoffs are remaining at historically low levels. The four-week moving average of jobless claims also saw a significant decline. Overall, the U.S. job market continues to show historically healthy figures.

16 Jul 2026 6:19 pm