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The report, slightly exceeding economists’ expectations, added to hope that hiring was finally on a steadier track.

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, further evidence a material improvement in the labor market was under way.

First-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week from an almost three-year low, highlighting the uneven nature of the improvement in the US labor market.

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week to touch their lowest point in 2-1/2 years, a government report showed on Thursday, offering assurance that the labor market was strengthening despite January's poor jobs numbers.

U.S. initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week and showed their biggest decline since February, in a hopeful sign for the U.S. labor market.

U.S. jobless claims jumped unexpectedly last week to their highest level since October, suggesting the labor market is still in a rut despite signs of improvement in the economy.

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week and the four-week moving average hovered at two-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that revived hopes a labor market recovery was under way.

Jobless claims rose more than expected in the latest week, showing the labor market remains under pressure, while productivity rebounded a bit and labor costs fell.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low, hinting at some improvement in the listless labor market.

Claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, dropping to a two-month low, according a government report on Thursday that hinted at some stability in the labor market.