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US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
Weekly jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 214,000, remaining historically low despite slower hiring and recent payroll revisions, the U.S. Labor Department reported.
- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week but remains at historically healthy levels.
- The U.S. gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October due to federal workers' departures.
- Job creation has fallen to an average of 35,000 a month since March, compared to 71,000 in the previous year, as hiring has lost momentum.
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US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
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US jobless claims fall to 214,000 during volatile holiday season
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