US Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Since July, Indicating Labor Market Strength
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Initial jobless claims in the U.S. dropped to 218,000 for the week ending September 20, the lowest since mid-July, indicating a resilient labor market despite recent volatility and concerns about rising layoffs. The decline suggests that the labor market remains strong, which may influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rate adjustments.
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