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U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 200,000 in the week ended October 10, 2026. The four-week average also edged higher, but both measures remained below their late-August levels.
U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 1,000 to 198,000 in the week ended October 3, 2026. The four-week average also eased, reinforcing a pattern of lower applications than in late August and early September.
UK unemployment fell to 4.7% in June–August 2026, while the employment rate rose to 75.3%, according to the ONS. Both seasonally adjusted rates improved after four unchanged rolling estimates.
US job openings fell to 7.079 million in August 2026, while hiring rose modestly and quits declined. The combination points to softer demand for additional workers, but not a uniform weakening in recruitment.
U.S. initial jobless claims were unchanged at 198,000 in the week ended September 19, 2026. The four-week average eased to 202,500, reinforcing a recent moderation in applications rather than signalling a fresh weekly decline.
US payrolls rose by 29,000 in September 2026, while unemployment increased to 4.2% and nominal hourly earnings grew 3.02% from a year earlier. The figures point to softer labour demand after August’s stronger job gain.
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