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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
Jobless claims stay below 200,000 as layoffs remain historically low
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
By MATT OTT - AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless claims
AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries
A sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks is hitting Wall Street again after whipping around the world on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last. The S&P 500 fell 0.5 per cent early Thursday, and the Nasdaq composite 1.2 per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 269 points. Among tech stocks, Nvidia fell 3.2 per cent and Advanced Micro Devices lost 5.4 per cent. South Korea’s Kospi index sank 7.6 per cent.
Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MATT OTT The Associated Press Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations. “Technology is reshaping what’s possible,” CEO Greg Foran wrote in a memo to employees on Monday. “The way work gets done is changing across every industry; we must adapt and take advantage of technology.
Drops in AI stocks hit Wall Street after dragging other markets lower
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Aumentan levemente solicitudes de asistencia pública por desempleo en EEUU
Una tienda busca personal en Schaumburg, Illinois, el 16 de septiembre del 2026. (AP foto/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh WASHINGTON (AP) — Las solicitudes de prestaciones por desempleo aumentaron levemente la semana pasada en Estados Unidos, mientras los despidos se mantienen en niveles históricamente bajos y la mayoría de los trabajadores gozan de seguridad laboral.
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security . Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
Inflation anxiety drags on AI stocks for a second day as markets point to a mixed open
By CHAN HO-HIM and MATT OTT - AP Business Writers Tech stocks appeared to be headed for another sell-off before the bell with inflation anxiety hammering that high-growth sector ahead of the U.S. earnings season. Futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.2% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%. Nasdaq futures tumbled 1%. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Inflation anxiety drags on AI stocks for a second day as markets point to a mixed open
Tech stocks appeared to be headed for another sell-off before the bell with inflation anxiety hammering that high-growth sector ahead of the U.S. earnings season. Futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.2% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%. Nasdaq futures tumbled 1%. kAmpCE:7:4:2= :?E6==:86?46 DE@4<D H6C6 5@H? 282:?
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 250 to 198,500.
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