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news Scmp World 2026-05-21

US Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly Amid Low Layoffs

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week, with initial claims falling to 209,000. This decline occurs despite ongoing economic uncertainties, indicating continued low layoff rates.

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