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US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Niles, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) 2026-05-21T12:39:26Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the econo.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from AP says: A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Niles, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) 2026-05-21T12:39:26Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the econo.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: May 21, 2026, 1:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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