U.S. layoffs in August fell to their lowest level in 4 years, labor data shows

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U.S. layoffs in August fell to 52,881, the lowest level in four years.
Through August, companies cut nearly 530,000 workers, a 41% decrease from the same period in 2025.
Hiring remains slow, with companies reluctant to fill positions quickly.
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% in July, but job growth reversed.
Consumer products industry led August layoffs, followed by food and technology.
Tech firms announced the most layoffs year-to-date, with restructuring and market conditions as leading reasons.

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