U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

U.S. unemployment claims fell to 197,000 last week, the lowest level since mid-July, as layoffs remain low.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless claims ticked down to 197,000 from a revised 198,000 the week before. The four-week average...
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