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Lowest Jobless Claims Since Apollo Era

Updated 2026-08-06 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Jobless claims in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level since 1969, driven by rising sales and a labor shortage that are deterring job cuts.

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Rising sales and a labor shortage are deterring job cuts. Jobless claims haven’t been this low since 1969.

2026-08-06 14:03 UTC