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US jobless claims near 57-year low as September layoffs fall
Original: US jobless claims near 57-year low as layoffs fall in September
New US weekly jobless claims have dropped to levels close to a 57-year low, while planned layoffs also fell in September, pointing to a still-tight labor market despite broader economic uncertainty. Commenters flagged the data as a sign of unexpected employment resilience, with debate over whether the strength can hold as companies weigh costs and hiring plans.
Why now: Fresh government labor data showing unusually low unemployment claims surprises observers amid concerns about a weakening economy.
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- US jobless claims near 57-year low as layoffs fall in September · frank_clover · 6
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