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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
US jobless claims decreased to 215,000 in the week ending July 4, reflecting historically low layoffs. The June jobs report showed slower hiring with 57,000 jobs added, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% as some job seekers stopped looking. Companies like Verizon, UPS, Amazon, and Microsoft have recently reduced workforces.
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- US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
- US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
- US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
- US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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