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US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low

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The US labor market remains strong as initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ended October 31, marking a 57-year low. This figure was lower than economists' forecast of 196,000 claims and reflects continued job security despite concerns over economic slowdowns. The report also indicates robust hiring plans, particularly as seasonal holiday jobs are expected to boost employment figures further.
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As of November 5, 2026, the US labour market showed remarkable strength with initial claims for state unemployment benefits falling by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ended October 31, according to the Labour Department. This figure matched the lowest reading since mid-July and is now at its lowest point in 57 years, reflecting a robust employment situation despite economists forecasting 196,000 claims. The hiring plans for October are the highest since 2009, likely driven by seasonal holiday jobs. Since mid-September, weekly lay-offs have consistently remained below 200,000, indicating sustained job stability and growth in the US economy.

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US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low Hiring plans are the highest for any October since 2009, and likely mostly seasonal jobs heading into the holidays
framing: speculative · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06
🔮 Economists had forecast 196,000 claims for the latest week.
2026-11-06 · South China Morning Post
US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low · speculative framing

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US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low Hiring plans are the highest for any October since 2009, and likely mostly seasonal jobs heading into the holidays asserted
plans → hold → holidays
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ended October 31, the Labour Department said on Thursday. uncertain
Department → fall → Thursday
Economists had forecast 196,000 claims for the latest week. uncertain
Economists → forecast → week
Claims matched the 189,000 level touched in mid-July, which was the lowest reading since 1969. uncertain
which → match → 1969
They have stayed mostly below 200,000 since mid-September. asserted
They → stay → September
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