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2026.09.2412:30:00UTC+00US Weekly Jobless Claims Edge Up to 197K, Signaling Ongoing Labor Market Resilience

Initial jobless claims in the United States inched higher to 197,000, up slightly from the previous reading of 196,000, according to data updated on 24 September 2026. The marginal increase suggests that while there is a bit of softening at the edges, the labor market remains broadly resilient.

The near-unchanged level of claims indicates that employers are, for now, largely holding onto workers despite ongoing economic uncertainties. For markets, the data offers little sign of a sharp deterioration in labor conditions, keeping focus on whether future readings will confirm a gradual cooling or a more pronounced shift in employment trends.

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