Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:24:56 GMT
U.S. Jobless Claims Signal Labor Market Strength
U.S. Labor Department report shows a strong labor market. Weekly initial unemployment claims fell to 198,000 for the week ending January 10, the lowest four-week average since early 2024, while the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2% and the number of people receiving benefits declined.
Although unadjusted claims rose due to normal seasonal factors, the increase was smaller than