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Initial claims for US unemployment benefits decreased by 2,000 to 215,000 in the week ended July 4, indicating that layoffs remain low. Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving benefits, edged up to 1.81 million in the previous week. The data suggests the US labor market remains stable with minimal changes in jobless claims.
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Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 215,000 in the week ended July 4
Published: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 · 09:34 PM
NEW YORK — Applications for US unemployment benefits were little changed last week, reflecting persistently low levels of layoffs across the economy.
Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended July 4, according to data released Thursday.
Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, edged up to 1.81 million in the previous week.
Source: The Business Times
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