Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
U.S. unemployment benefit claims fell to 197,000 last week, marking the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain rare.
Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.
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