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EconomyUS jobless aid applications fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week to 187,000, their lowest level since 1969. Layoffs remain historically subdued even as uncertainty clouds the global economy. The figures point to continued resilience in the American labor market. The decline marks the latest sign that job losses remain limited.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-23 13:02Original

US jobless aid applications fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969
US jobless aid applications fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969Economy