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US jobless claims increase less than expected amid low layoffs
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Job Cuts Drop 21% and Unemployment Claims Beat Forecasts as AI Fears Fail to Shake US Labor Market
Founder News Team May 7, 2026 0

US unemployment claims rose modestly by 10,000 to 200,000 for the week ending May 2, below economists' forecast of 205,000,…

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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.
Founder News Team May 7, 2026 0

FILE – A stand for Georgia Pathways is seen at a job fair in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2025. Sudhin…

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Mare Island Dry Dock closure leaves 84 workers jobless
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Mare Island Dry Dock closure leaves 84 workers jobless
Founder News Team May 4, 2026 0

The unexpected closure of the Mare Island Dry Dock has left dozens of workers without jobs, delivering another economic setback…

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US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
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US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
Founder News Team Apr 23, 2026 0

A now hiring sign sits on the window of a retail clothing store in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026.…

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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.
Founder News Team Mar 20, 2026 0

FILE – A stand for Georgia Pathways is seen at a job fair in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2025. Sudhin…

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US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.
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US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.
Founder News Team Mar 14, 2026 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent…

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US weekly jobless claims unchanged; layoffs decline 55% in February
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US weekly jobless claims unmodifyd; layoffs decline 55% in February
Founder News Team Mar 5, 2026 0

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unmodifyd last week while…

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Inflation and jobless rate fell in Cyprus
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Inflation and jobless rate fell in Cyprus
Founder News Team Feb 27, 2026 0

A series of statistical figures pointed to a positive course for the Cypriot economy over the last few months. Cyprus…

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US weekly jobless claims fall amid steady labor market conditions
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US weekly jobless claims fall amid steady labor market conditions
Founder News Team Jan 13, 2026 0

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to still-low layoffs, though…

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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
Founder News Team Dec 31, 2025 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.…

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