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20.08.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Continuing Jobless Claims Edge Higher, Signaling Softer Labor Market Momentum

Continuing jobless claims in the United States have inched up, suggesting a modest cooling in labor market conditions. The latest reading shows continuing claims at 1,799K, up from the previous level of 1,777K.

The increase, while not dramatic, indicates that slightly more Americans are remaining on unemployment benefits rather than transitioning quickly back into work. The new data, updated on 20 August 2026, will likely be watched closely by investors and policymakers as they assess the durability of the U.S. employment recovery and its implications for growth and monetary policy.

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