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.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that 197,000 applied for unemployment checks last week, the fewest since mid-July and down from a revised 198,000 the week before. The four-week...
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