BusinessUS Jobless Claims Stay Below 200,000 for Third Week Amid Low Layoffs
New US unemployment benefit applications fell to 197,000 for the week ending September 26, marking the third consecutive week below 200,000. This indicates historically low layoffs and a stable labor market despite economic uncertainty and rising costs. Strong corporate profits and steady consumer demand are helping companies avoid layoffs, though rising energy prices from the US-Israeli-Iran conflict could pressure future job cuts.
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