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Unemployment Claims Drop, But Hiring Remains Stagnant

10/18/2025

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Initial unemployment claims fell to 217,000 for the week ending October 11, after 235,000 claims.
Despite the drop, many remain on unemployment due to lackluster hiring.
States continue to report claims despite the government shutdown hindering the collection of official data.
Bank of America reports a slowdown in the small business labor market and wages below pre-pandemic levels.
The unemployment rate reached 4.3% in August, signaling no improvement in hiring.

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Story summary

Initial unemployment claims fell to 217,000 for the week ending October 11, after 235,000 claims.
Despite the drop, many remain on unemployment due to lackluster hiring.
States continue to report claims despite the government shutdown hindering the collection of official data.
Bank of America reports a slowdown in the small business labor market and wages below pre-pandemic levels.
The unemployment rate reached 4.3% in August, signaling no improvement in hiring.