US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week
- Posted on January 29, 2026
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US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week
U.S. unemployment benefit applications saw a slight decrease last week, settling at 209,000. This figure, while slightly above analyst expectations, remains at historically low levels. The four-week average of jobless claims rose modestly, indicating continued stability in the job market despite some recent layoffs.
