U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since the 1960s

The latest U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 for the week ending April 25, marking a significant decline and the lowest level since 1969 according to Bloomberg. The number was well below economists' expectations of 212,000, signaling strength in the labor market with employers retaining workers.

By Jing Pan May 1, 2026 7 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since the 1960s

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