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but economists warn seasonal quirks are masking a labor market stuck in neutral. Hiring remains sluggish.

FILE PHOTO: Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Jan 15, 2026

US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market is still in a holding pattern

U.S. jobless claims fell last week, but seasonal distortions and weak hiring signal a labor market stuck in neutral.

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