Jobless Claims Near a 57-Year Low, but Companies Still Aren’t Hiring - 24/7 Wall St.

Fewer Americans filed new unemployment claims last week than in almost any week in more than half a century. Initial claims fell to 197,000 for the week ended September 26, the lowest since 1969, according to the Labor Department. Claims… This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Fewer Americans filed new unemployment claims last week than in almost any week in more than half a century. Initial claims fell to 197,000 for the week ended September 26, the lowest since 1969, according to the Labor Department. Claims have now held below 200,000 for three straight weeks. The September jobs report told a different story.