10/23/26

Layoffs Just Hit a 57-Year Low — So Why Isn’t Anyone Hiring?

Layoffs are near a 57-year low. Initial jobless claims dropped to 194,000, beating the 200,000 forecast, and have stayed at or below 200,000 for six straight weeks.

But hiring isn’t booming. Continuing claims climbed to about 1.73 million, and economists describe a low-hire, low-fire job market. That resilience gives the Fed room to stay focused on inflation, which can keep borrowing costs elevated for families and businesses.

Next signal: the Fed’s rate decision on October 28. Watch whether policymakers lean on inflation or on signs of labor weakness.

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