U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Decrease Amid Holiday Volatility

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12/19/2024 08:30

Following a surge earlier this month, the number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. has declined, continuing the pattern of fluctuations often seen during the holiday season. For the week ending December 14, initial claims fell by 22,000, reaching a total of 220,000. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had predicted a median of 230,000 claims.

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