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Initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 last week, the lowest level this year
Initial jobless claims decreased by 22,000 to 187,000 last week, marking the largest single-week decline in months and the lowest level this year. The four-week average also dropped to 207,500.
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- Initial unemployment claims dropped 8,000 to 208,000 last week
- U.S. jobless claims dipped to 226,000 last week, edging above forecasts
- US jobless claims fall as lay-offs remain low despite economic uncertainty
- U.S. weekly jobless claims edged up to 229,000, highest since February
- U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels