Job Market Holds Steady Amid Hiring Slowdown | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Unemployment claims dipped to 215K last week—slightly below expectations—offering a hopeful sign that job losses remain historically low, even as hiring slows. While June’s jobs report revealed a cooldown in job growth, and the unemployment rate dipped partly due to fewer people actively seeking work, major companies like Verizon, UPS, and Amazon are still trimming staff. The four-week average also fell, smoothing out the noise. It’s a mixed picture, but for now, the job market’s staying steady. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…