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#USInitialJoblessClaimsBelowForecast US Initial Jobless Claims fell sharply to 207,000 for the week ending April 11, 2026, well below the forecast of 215,000 and down from a revised 218,000 the prior week. This marks the largest weekly decline in months, highlighting a resilient labor market with limited layoffs. Economists view the data as a positive signal amid economic uncertainty, suggesting steady hiring and a still-tight jobs picture. Markets reacted favorably to the stronger-than-expected report.