# July Layoffs Hit Two-Year Low, Report Finds

Layoffs in July fell to their lowest level in two years, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The decline signals a stabilizing job market despite broader economic uncertainty. It matters as a key indicator of labor market resilience.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/july-layoffs-drop-lowest-level-2-years-challenger-says) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:14:17 GMT