Jobless claims fall to 194,000 as layoffs remain limited
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Jobless claims fall to 194,000 as layoffs remain limited

CNBC reported 194,000 new jobless claims for the week ended Oct. 17, while BLS data showed low layoffs alongside subdued hiring.

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