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US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
US jobless benefits filings rose to 197,000 last week, a 9,000 increase from the prior week, but remain historically low. Analysts had expected higher applications, and factors like the US-Iran war and rising oil prices are cited as potential threats to the job market. Companies including Verizon, UPS, Amazon, Disney, Starbucks, Walmart, and Microsoft have recently reduced their workforces.
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