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Jobless claims rise to 4½-month high, but here’s the thing: Layoffs aren’t really rising

Are layoffs on the rise? The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose again in early June, but it isn’t because businesses are cutting more jobs.

Jobless claims rise to 4½-month high, but here’s the thing: Layoffs aren’t really rising

Jobless claims rise to 4½-month high, but here’s the thing: Layoffs aren’t really rising

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Are layoffs on the rise? The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose again in early June, but it isn’t because businesses are cutting more jobs.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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