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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

by The Associated Press July 9, 2026

written by The Associated Press July 9, 2026

By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S.…

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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

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