Weekly unemployment filings drop in a sign that layoffs continue to stay low Economy Nov 26, 2025 9:07 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending Nov. 22 dropped 6,000 from the previous week to 216,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

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The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is seen as a proxy for layoffs and is cl

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