https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/historic-low-layoffs-underpin-us-labor-market-factory-gate-price-pressures-risingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/historic-low-layoffs-underpin-us-labor-market-factory-gate-price-pressures-risinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/historic-low-layoffs-underpin-us-labor-market-factory-gate-price-pressures-rising#u98899Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:31:28 +0000Initial applications for state unemployment benefits declined by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ending September 26, according to the Labour Department. This drop marks the fourth consecutive weekly decline, pushing jobless claims to their lowest level since mid-July. While low layoffs continue to support the domestic labor market, separate reports indicate that factory gate price pressures are rising and overall hiring plans remain tepid. Following the latest economic data release, U.S. stock markets looked set to rise.Why it mattersThe steady performance of the labor mar