New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined by 1,000 to 194,000 in the week ending October 24, 2026, while continuing jobless claims fell by 21,000 to 1.701 million, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday.

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week amid labour market resilience.

Claims are within striking distance of the 189,000 level touched in mid-July, which was the lowest reading since 1969.

The department's Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report showed that seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims decreased from the previous week's revised level of 195,000.

"In the week end...