The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell to 213,000 in the week ending Nov. 24, 2024.
The figure was lower than the 215,000 estimate and lower than the previous weekly reading of 215,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Source: @Newsmaker23
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