Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job marketJust 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expectedFILE - Hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)FILE - Hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)FILE - Hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)FILE - Hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market.

Source: ABC News January 15, 2026 21:27 UTC