US weekly jobless claims fall to 231,000, but labor market softening
- Posted on September 18, 2025
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US weekly jobless claims fall to 231,000, but labor market softening
Unemployment claims saw a decrease last week, falling to 231,000, partially reversing the previous week's surge attributed to fraudulent activity in Texas. Despite low layoffs, the labor market is softening due to reduced demand linked to import tariffs and a constrained labor supply from immigration policies.
