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US Initial Jobless Claims Below 200,000 for Third Straight Week
US initial jobless claims rose slightly to 199,000 in the week ended August 1st, but remained below the 200,000 threshold for the third consecutive week, signaling continued strength in the labor market. The four-week moving average of claims hit its lowest level since September 2022, suggesting improving employment conditions and reduced layoffs.
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