A “now hiring” sign at a store in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 5, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits came in below expectations, while planned job cuts sharply declined in December, new data released on Jan. 8 show.
For the week ending Jan. 3, initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 208,000, according to the Department of Labor.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
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