21-February-2026
Economy News
 
US jobless claims drop by the most since November to 206,000
20-Feb-2026

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by the most since November, adding to evidence of stabilization in the labor market. Initial claims decreased by 23,000 to 206,000 in the week ended Feb. 14, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. That was lower than all but one estimate in a Bloomberg survey.

News Source:- https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/us-jobless-claims-drop-by-the-most-since-november-to-206-000-13836332.html