US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 219,000 Amid Labour-Market Standoff
New estimates show initial jobless claims in the U.S. dropped to about 219,000 for the week ending October 25, down from 232,000 a week earlier. The data comes amid a government shutdown but states still submitted unemployment filings, allowing economists to estimate using seasonal-adjusted models. While the labour market remains stable, hiring appears weak and…