US weekly jobless claims remain near historic lows
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US Labor Department
United States
October 17, 2026
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Initial jobless claims were 194,000 for the week ending Oct. 17. Labor market conditions appear stable despite weak hiring trends. Federal Reserve officials are monitoring the labor market ahead of interest rate decisions.
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