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U.S. jobless claims fall as labor market remains strong

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength even as the pace of job growth is slowing. Despite signs of underlying labor market strength

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U.S. jobless claims fall as labor market remains strong

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U.S. jobless claims fall as labor market remains strong

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength even as the pace of job growth is slowing. Despite signs of underlying labor market strength, also corroborated by record high job openings, August's slowdown in job growth, together with sluggish factory and services sector activity could encourage the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at its Sept. 20-21 policy meeting. “The labor market

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U.S. jobless claims fall as labor market remains strong