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New Unemployment Applications Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1969

Forbes · Apr 30, 2026, 1:05 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

The Federal Reserve said the labor market faced an “unusual and uncomfortable” balance.

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New Unemployment Applications Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1969

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