Jobless claims rise to 4½-month high, but here’s the thing: Layoffs aren’t really rising
MarketWatch· Jeffry Bartash· Jun 11, 2026 · 2:51 PM
Are layoffs on the rise? The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose again in early June, but it isn’t because businesses are cutting more jobs.
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