WSJ Economy24/09/2026 21:03:00

U.S. Jobless Claims Slid Further Last Week

U.S. jobless claims fell to 197,000 in the week through Sept. 19, according to the Labor Department. Economists surveyed had expected initial unemployment claims to rise to 201,000.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Slid Further Last Week

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