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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

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Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:38PM
US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security
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