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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Beyond Forecasts, Layoffs Remain Contained
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Beyond Forecasts, Layoffs Remain Contained

Many employers have held back on layoffs in part because of the difficulty they experienced filling positions in prior years, indicating that the labor market remains a stabilizing force.

Feb. 19, 2026 • By Donna Joseph
 
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