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Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here’s what that says about the economy.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 6 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

Rising sales and a labor shortage are deterring job cuts. Jobless claims haven’t been this low since 1969.

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Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here’s what that says about the economy.

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