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U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

by The Associated Press July 31, 2025

written by The Associated Press July 31, 2025

By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 26 ticked up ...

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

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