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US jobless claims fall by 10,000 to lowest level since July – Staffing Industry Analysts

The decline could reflect a seasonal swing related to the Labor Day holiday, though broader trends indicate layoffs remain subdued.

The unemployment rate of 8.3% in the second quarter was above the median estimate of economists by Bloomberg.

At the same time, the four-week moving average rose to its highest level since December 2025.

Bloomberg reports the level of jobless claims indicated companies are relatively comfortable with staffing levels despite tariff concerns.

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