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October 22, 2026
Jobless Claims Fall to 194,000, Lowest in Three Months
- Initial jobless claims decreased to 194,000 for the week ending Oct. 17, the lowest level since July.
- This figure indicates strong employer retention, with layoffs remaining low and a 1% layoff rate over the past year.
- The four-week average of claims fell to 197,750, showing stability in the labor market despite sluggish hiring.
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- US jobless claims sink to 194,000, a 3-month low as layoffs stay scarceOct 22, 2026 at 12:41 PM · AP
- Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continuesOct 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM · CNBC