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

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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-11-12 · by PAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer

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The US Department of Labor reported a slight increase in weekly jobless claims to 200,000, up from a revised 191,000 the previous week. This figure, while higher than the forecasted 195,000, still indicates historically low levels of unemployment claims, with monthly job creation averaging 86,000 jobs this year, including a robust 165,000 jobs added in the most recent month. The article emphasizes continued job market stability and low layoffs, despite modest job growth compared to past years.
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As of November 12, 2026, The Labor Department reported that jobless claims in the United States increased to 200,000 for the week, up from 191,000 the previous week, but still within historically low levels. Economists had forecasted claims at 195,000. This uptick, though modest, indicates a stable job market where layoffs remain rare and most workers enjoy high job security. Monthly job creation has averaged 86,000 jobs in the year to date, despite challenges from high interest rates and unpredictable trade policies under President Donald Trump's administration, which previously limited hiring growth to an average of 9,700 jobs per month in 2025.

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PAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer
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The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims ticked up to 200,000 last week from a revised 191,000 the week before, coming in higher than the 195,000 economists had forecast.
2026-11-12 · mixed framing · US jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards
The Labor Department will release the jobs report for September next week.
2026-10-01 · mixed framing · U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
When the Labor Department releases its report on last month's hiring and unemployment Friday, it's expected to show that employers added 65,000 jobs in August and that the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%, according to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet.
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That is modest by historic standards but an improvement on a lackluster 2025 when monthly job creation averaged 9,700 as high interest rates and President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies discouraged hiring.
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The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims ticked up to 200,000 last week from a revised 191,000 the week before, coming in higher than the 195,000 economists had forecast.
2026-11-12 · ABC News (US)
US jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards · mixed framing

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US jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards 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 WASHINGTON -- uncertain
workers → tick → security
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but jobless claims remain at historically low levels, layoffs are rare and most workers enjoy unusual job security. uncertain
workers → apply → security
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims ticked up to 200,000 last week from a revised 191,000 the week before, coming in higher than the 195,000 economists had forecast. uncertain
economists → report → 195,000
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, was unchanged at 195,250. uncertain
which → smooth → 195,250
Applications for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them closely because they can provide signs of where the job market is headed. asserted
market → watch → signs
Claims have remained at historically low levels in the year to date, never topping 230,000 in a single week. uncertain
Claims → remain → week
They’ve come in at or below 200,000 for nine straight weeks. asserted
They → come → weeks
So far this year, employers — companies, government agencies and nonprofits — have been adding an average of 86,000 jobs a month, including a surprisingly strong 165,000 last month. asserted
employers → add → 165,000
That is modest by historic standards but an improvement on a lackluster 2025 when monthly job creation averaged 9,700 as high interest rates and President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies discouraged hiring. asserted
rates → average → hiring
Consumer spending has remained resilient and a surge in investment in artificial intelligence has lifted economic growth. asserted
surge → remain → growth
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