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U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.

by The Associated Press January 29, 2026

written by The Associated Press January 29, 2026

By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 24 fell by 1,000 to 209,000 from the previous wee...

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.

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