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Tag: Unemployment

Labor Market

Payrolls Rose 162,000—But the 12-Month Average Was Only 31,000

Category: Labor Market August delivered a clear payroll rebound, but it did not erase the labor market’s slower underlying trend.…

Sep 7, 2026 7 min read

Labor Market

Jobless Claims Rose to 209,000—But the Layoff Signal Is Still Quiet

August 23, 2026 · Labor Market Jobless Claims Rose to 209,000—But the Layoff Signal Is Still Quiet Initial unemployment claims…

Aug 20, 2026 6 min read

Tag: Unemployment

Payrolls Rose 162,000—But the 12-Month Average Was Only 31,000

Jobless Claims Rose to 209,000—But the Layoff Signal Is Still Quiet

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