US Labor Market Shows Resilience, Weekly Unemployment Claims Drop to Three-Year Low

The US labor market displayed resilience in the final month of 2025, with weekly unemployment insurance claims dropping to their lowest point since 2022. According to data released on December 4, 2025, initial jobless claims decreased significantly, signaling continued strength despite broader economic uncertainty. This decline follows a pattern of historically low unemployment rates and suggests the labor market is resistant to major layoffs even as growth moderates.