US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to 196000. Economists note the decline likely reflects holiday volatility.
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Initial claims for state unemployment benefits in the United States fell 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 196,000 for the week ended September 12, according to Labor Department data released on Thursday morning. Economists had projected 208,000 claims for the period. The drop likely reflected holiday volatility surrounding Labor Day.
