Economists cautioned the decline may be due to winter storms and technical factors.
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US weekly jobless claims fall slightly more than expected
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week.
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US labor market shows strength amid surge in payrolls gains
U.S. job growth accelerated in November while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%.
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US weekly jobless claims increase moderately
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market was gradually losing momentum.
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US economy grows 5.2% in third quarter; higher interest rates sapping momentum
The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the third quarter, but momentum appears to have since waned.
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