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12.03.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Jobless Claims 4-Week Average Slips to 212K, Signaling Steady Labor Market Strength

The four-week average of U.S. jobless claims eased to 212,000, down from a previous level of 216,000, according to data updated on 12 March 2026. The decline in the smoothed measure of unemployment benefit applications points to continued resilience in the U.S. labor market.

The four-week moving average is closely watched by investors and policymakers as it helps filter out short-term volatility in weekly claims data. The latest reading suggests that layoffs remain relatively contained, reinforcing the view that underlying labor market conditions remain stable despite broader economic uncertainties. For markets, the data will likely feed into ongoing debates about the timing and extent of future monetary policy moves in the United States.

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