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flag U.S. jobless claims rose slightly in early January 2026, reflecting a weakening labor market despite overall stability.

flag U.S. initial jobless claims rose slightly to 208,000 in the week ended January 3, 2026, up 8,000 from the prior week but still near historically low levels. flag The four-week moving average dipped to 211,750, indicating ongoing labor market stability despite signs of weakening hiring. flag Job openings fell to 7.1 million in November, and monthly job gains have slowed to about 35,000 since March. flag The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in December, the highest since 2021, driven by federal workforce reductions and weak hiring. flag The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate for the third consecutive time, citing concerns over labor market health, with officials noting potential downward revisions to job data. flag The December jobs report is expected to show a gain of around 55,000 non-farm jobs.

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