US initial jobless claims fell 6,000 to 206,000 in the week ended Aug. 15, the US Department of Labor said Thursday, remaining near historic lows and signaling limited layoffs. The median economist estimate was 210,000. Continuing claims rose to 1.80 million.

2026-08-20

US initial jobless claims fell 6,000 to 206,000 in the week ended Aug. 15, the US Department of Labor said Thursday, remaining near historic lows and signaling limited layoffs. The median economist estimate was 210,000. Continuing claims rose to 1.80 million.