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What will be the 4-week average of initial jobless claims filed in November?

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Sep 16, 2020

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Nov 23, 2020

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Dec 4, 2020

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Sep 18, 2020

Economy & Business

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US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier

Associated Press•Sep 18, 2025

US Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Almost Four Years

Bloomberg•Sep 11, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

Associated Press•Sep 11, 2025

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