# US weekly jobless claims edge up as layoffs remain low

https://mins.news/en/item/101744

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 15:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-marginally-amid-low-layoffs-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad0f631b7b1a600013ee3e7

> The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, while low layoffs continued to keep the labor market stable.

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