August 27, 2026

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 203,000 Amid Low Layoffs

Jobless claims dropped to 203,000 last week from 207,000 the previous week.
The four-week average of claims slightly increased to 205,500.
The U.S. unemployment rate remains low at 4.1%, reflecting a resilient labor market.
Employers are adding an average of 61,000 jobs per month in 2023, still below pre-pandemic levels.

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