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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to 194,000 in the week ending October 24, 2026, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 195,000, according to the US Department of Labor. Continuing jobless claims declined by 21,000 to 1.701 million in the week ending October 17, while the four-week moving average of initial claims dropped to 196,750.
The data reflects ongoing labour market resilience, with initial claims remaining near 57-year lows and at or below 200,000 for seven consecutive weeks. The seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.1 per cent, and no state was triggered onto the Extended Benefits programme as of October 10.
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