The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased by 2,000 last week, maintaining near 57-year lows, indicating a stable labor market despite slow job growth.

Initial claims dropped to 197,000 for the week ending Oct 3, the lowest since July. Four straight weeks under 200k point to a ...

U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 last week, below forecasts and marking a fifth consecutive weekly ...

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market ...

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued stability in the ...

Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States unexpectedly declined in the week ended 3 October, according to figures released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday, indicating ...

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to ...

US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 197,000 in the week ended Oct. 3 from an upwardly revised 199,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 200,000 in ...

WASHINGTON — New claims for US unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week, suggesting the labor market was regaining momentum after struggling through much of summer and appeared for ...

U.S. jobless claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 in the week ended September 26, the Labor Department said in its October 1 report. The advance total was 1,000 below the previous week’s ...

US jobless claims fell to 197,000 in September 2026, signaling a resilient labor market. Learn how this stability impacts ...