The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of January 25 climbed to 1.89 million.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-06 08:42:35">February 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM EST</time>

The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of January 25 climbed to 1.89 million.{ai:summary}<p>As of January 25, 2025, the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits rose to 1.89 million. This marks an increase in individuals relying on unemployment assistance during this period. </p><p>#economy</p>

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