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Jobless claims hit record low as employers embrace ‘low hire, low fire’ labor market

Job seekers stand in line at a job fair in Carson, California on June 30 2026.Getty Images

Considering all the recent high-profile layoffs at companies including Disney, Samsung, and Amazon, you’d think that jobless claims would be reaching new heights. However, the reality appears to be the opposite, according to the newest preliminary unemployment claims data from the Department of La

bor.Record low. Initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18, down 22,000 from the week prior, according to the DOL’s report. That’s the lowest level reported since

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