New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply in the latest week, raising hopes for the state of the job market. The Labor Department reported that jobless claims fell 26,000 to a seasonally-adjusted 359,000, the lowest since July.
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New claims for unemployment benefits dropped sharply in the latest week, raising hopes for the state of the job market. The Labor Department reported that jobless claims fell 26,000 to a seasonally-adjusted 359,000, the lowest since July.