US jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards

November 12, 2026
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More Americans applied for unemployed benefits last week, but jobless claims remain at historically low levels, layoffs are rare and most workers enjoy unusual job security | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

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