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Jobless claims remain at healthy level

Four-week average holds steady despite uptick in benefit filings
The U.S. Department of Labor reported Jobless claims increased by 9,000. (Getty Images)
The U.S. Department of Labor reported Jobless claims increased by 9,000. (Getty Images)
By CoStar News Staff
August 13, 2026 | 8:14 P.M.

Initial jobless claims rose by 9,000 to 209,000 last week, according to the Labor Department, though the four-week moving average remained unchanged at 199,000, indicating layoffs remain relatively limited.

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