US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

In the US, the number of people applying for jobless aid has decreased. For the week ending June 20, applications for unemployment benefits fell to 215,000. This represents a drop of 12,000 from the previous week.

The decline in jobless aid filings suggests that layoffs are remaining low. Despite economic challenges, businesses are not resorting to widespread layoffs. Further information on this trend can be found through the Labor Department's report, as covered by KPRC 2 Houston.