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U.S. Jobless Claims Decline for Third Straight Week
Reuters, Dec. 7, 2017–Lucia Mutikani
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting a rapid tightening of the labor market that bolsters expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.