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Initial jobless claims are a crucial indicator of the labor market’s health, reflecting the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits.As reported for the week ending December 27, 2023, these claims dropped to 199,000, marking the lowest figure since late November.

In the week ending November 15, initial jobless claims in the United States were reported at 220,000, which is lower than the anticipated figure of 230,000. This suggests a more resilient labor market than expected.…

The release of US initial jobless claims for the week has been postponed because of the ongoing government shutdown. This…

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States fell to about 215,000 last week, according to recent estimates.…