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(1,367 posts) Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:42 AM Thursday

https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf

Back down to 231K new claims, seasonally adjusted.

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Remember George W Bush?.............................. Lovie777 Thursday #2

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1. Until there is a noticeable impact of the Federal firings on new claims

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:47 AM

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I don't think the Fed will do two more rate cuts by the end of the year.

Maybe one IF things don't change.

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2. Remember George W Bush?..............................

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:50 AM

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unemployment rose substantially. President Obama and the Democratic party saved the economy.