US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low

US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low

ByThe Associated Press

July 30, 2026, 8:34 AM

WASHINGTON -- US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low.

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