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October 30, 2026

Jobless claims slide to lowest since mid-July

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — the lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that initial jobless claims were down last week from a revised 195,000 the week before. The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week volatility, fell to 196,750.


 
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