Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
Why now
Thesis: Resilient jobs data supports soft-landing narrative
Catalyst to watch: Next payrolls report
Main risk: Tight labor may keep Fed hawkish
Why it matters
Jobless claims at 197,000 signal a resilient labor market, supporting consumer spending.
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