US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.
