International Economic

US initial jobless claims dip by 1,000 as labour market holds firm

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 10 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 5 September, according to the Labor Department, extending recent resilience in the labour market.
Initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 to 206,000, broadly aligned with expectations for a print of 205,000 and in keeping...

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