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US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this topic can be found through KSTP 5 Eyewitness News or the Labor Department's reports, which provide more details on the current state of jobless claims and the job market.
A recent report shows the number of people seeking jobless aid has increased. Figures for the week ending July 25 indicate a rise in unemployment benefit applications. This increase is still considered part of a healthy job market trend.
The overall health of the US job market is closely tied to these weekly filings. Further information on this topic can be found through KSTP 5 Eyewitness News or the Labor Department's reports, which provide more details on the current state of jobless claims and the job market.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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