Jobless Claims, AI Pledges and a Microsoft Visa Ban

“Bloomberg says Trump will unveil two point four billion dollars in AI research pledges.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 1:01 PM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Seeking Alpha: “U.S. jobless claims hit 1969 milestone in 'low-hire, low-fire' labor market”, with reporting from Benzinga.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:01 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Microsoft, Bloomberg, Trump, AI, US.
BBN covered this story before: Vance Says U.S. Suspends Microsoft Labor Program Access (October 8).

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Seeking AlphaU.S. jobless claims hit 1969 milestone in 'low-hire, low-fire' labor market
Benzinga'Trump to Unveil $2.4B in AI Pledges to Boost Research'- Bloomberg

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeeking Alpha says jobless claims hit a 1969 low in a low-hire, low-fire market.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back. That Rate Hike Hat that grows tighter with every Fed warning is the only accessory Hank's head has ever respected.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBloomberg says Trump will unveil two point four billion dollars in AI research pledges.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe Verge, citing Reuters, says the administration is cutting Microsoft off from a worker visa program, claiming abuse. Vice President Vance made the announcement.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm only slightly thrilled.