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Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000

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First reported on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 09:27 EDT by ABC News·Latest article on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 09:27 EDT

Summary

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week, the number of Americans filing for jobless aid remaining at historically low levels below 200,000, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Thursday 15 October. Layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security, according to both outlets.

Latest: U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remained at historically low levels below 200,000, as layoffs remain historically low, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 15 October

    U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remained at historically low levels below 200,000, as layoffs remain historically low, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.