Published September 17, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Jobless claims fall to 196,000, lowest level of the year
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New claims for unemployment benefits fell to 196,000, the lowest level of the year. Breitbart reports the year-to-date figure is a low not seen since 1969, while ABC News describes it as the lowest since mid-July.
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