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US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall, Goods-Trade Deficit Widens
US initial jobless claims declined to 203,000 for the week ending August 22, beating market expectations and suggesting continued labor market strength. However, the goods-trade deficit expanded to its widest level since March 2025, indicating growing imbalances in international commerce that may concern policymakers.
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