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September 18, 2026

Jobless claims drop, layoffs stay low

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, fewest since mid-July and down from 206,000 the week before.


 
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