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US weekly jobless claims fall

US weekly jobless claims fall, but still elevated
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor market momentum in June. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,
US weekly jobless claims fall as expected
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but stayed at levels consistent with a further loss of labor
US Weekly Jobless Claims, Continuing Claims Fall Slightly
Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked down last week as initial claims decreased by 5,000 to 245,000 in the week ended June 14. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
US weekly jobless claims, housing data point to softening economic activity
The report from the Labor Department showed widespread layoffs the week before, which had boosted claims to an eight-month high.
U.S. weekly unemployment claims fall, hovering at historically low levels
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits dropped to 245,000 last week, the U.S. Labour Department said Wednesday
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Jobless claims hold steady at 8-month high. Economists blame the end of the school year.
While there are signs of softening, there is “no evidence that the labor market is rolling over,” according to one economist.