CoinMeta data: The U.S. Department of Labor stated on Thursday that as of the week ending September 26, the number of initial jobless claims, after seasonal adjustment, decreased by 1,000 to 197,000, indicating that despite employers remaining cautious about increasing hiring, the stability of the labor market continues. Economists surveyed by Reuters had previously predicted 200,000 claims. Despite the U.S.-Iranian war driving up energy prices, the number of initial jobless claims remains near a 57-year low. Economists say strong corporate profit growth and robust domestic demand have protected workers from layoffs.