U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

TL;DR

  • Unemployment benefit applications declined last week.
  • Layoffs remain low.
  • Most Americans are experiencing job security.