U.S. jobless claims sink to a 57-year low. Jobs aren’t easy to find — or lose.

u.s. jobless claims dropped to a 57-year low last week, the lowest reading since the late 1960s. the number of people filing for unemployment benefits fell sharply, suggesting layoffs remain rare even as the broader economy cools. the data underscores a paradox: jobs are hard to find for those looking, but also hard to lose for those who have one. the labor market is holding on tighter than many expected, with employers reluctant to cut staff despite slower hiring. the last time claims were this low, lyndon b. johnson was president and the u.s. was still on the gold standard.