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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

ABC News August 20, 2026 · 1:24 pm Read Original
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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security

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Source ABC News
Published Aug 20, 2026 · 1:24 pm
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