Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low - ABC News

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Sep 17, 2026·Original filing: 1 min read

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Unemployment claims drop to 196,000, lowest level since mid-July, beating expectations

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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low - ABC News
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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

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