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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Paul Wiseman

US unemployment claims drop as experts warn it’s a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ landscape

Claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to 194,000 last week, marking the lowest level in three months and signaling continued strength in job security alongside minimal layoffs across the nation.

Figures released by the Labor Department show a decline from 200,000 the previous week.

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