Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July

Unemployment benefit applications fell to 196,000 last week, reaching the lowest level since mid-July. This decline indicates that layoffs remain rare and most Americans continue to experience job security.
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security
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