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U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise modestly, but remain in a range considered healthy

by The Associated Press August 7, 2025

written by The Associated Press August 7, 2025

By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy. Jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, the Labor Department...

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise modestly, but remain in a range considered healthy

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