From Dow Jones & Company:

Initial jobless claims in the US fell slightly by 1,000 to 202,000 in the week ending January 6, the lowest level since mid-October. Economists had anticipated an increase to 210,000, indicating a better than expected performance in the labor market. Last week’s claims were also revised down by 17,000 to 203,000, though this was slightly less than the initial drop of 18,000 to 202,000 estimated. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.



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