TOH edition: Sunday, 11 October 2026 · economy
A Slowdown Need Not Mean Losing Your Job: US Unemployment Claims Stay Near 57-Year Lows for Four Weeks
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Americans filed 197,000 new unemployment benefit claims last week, down 2,000, as historically low layoffs helped keep the labor market stable. That offers reassurance for people already employed, though weak hiring is making it harder for job seekers to find work.
The figures show that employers can keep workers even when hiring slows, offering a measure of job security without implying that opportunities are plentiful.
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