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US jobless claims drop to 201,000, marking a low not seen in nearly a year

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US jobless claims drop to 201,000, marking a low not seen in nearly a year

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  • U.S. jobless claims have fallen to 201,000, the lowest level since February of last year, indicating a solid labor market.
  • The four-week average of claims also dropped to 213,000, showing a significant decrease of 10,250 applications.
  • Overall, the number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits rose to 1.87 million, marking an increase of 33,000 from the prior week.
  • The U.S. job market remains resilient, with hiring trends showing that employers added an average of 180,000 jobs per month through November 2023.
  • The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts come amid an optimistic outlook for the economy, despite ongoing inflation challenges.

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