US jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
Despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, new claims for unemployment benefits in the US declined last week, indicating a resilient labor market and raising hopes of avoiding a recession.
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Despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, new claims for unemployment benefits in the US declined last week, indicating a resilient labor market and raising hopes of avoiding a recession.