US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
A help wanted sign is seen outside of a company in Wheeling, Ill., Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) 2026-07-09T12:40:04Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from AP says: A help wanted sign is seen outside of a company in Wheeling, Ill., Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) 2026-07-09T12:40:04Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.
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- Published: Jul 9, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC
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