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USA Initial Jobless Claims 209K Vs 202K Est.; 200K Prior

Aug 13, 2026 · 08:30 AM ET· updated 1h ago

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Fewer people filed for unemployment benefits this week than experts thought, which suggests the job market is staying pretty steady. When jobless claims stay low, it usually means companies are still hiring and people feel okay about their jobs.

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