US initial jobless claims dip 1,000 to 206,000 for Sept. 5 week
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 1,000 to 206,000 for the week ended September 5, according to the US Labor Department. The report said layoffs remained low and anchored the labor market.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, indicating layoffs remained low and continued to support the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended September 5, the Labor Department said.