U.S. jobless claims are staying near historic lows even as hiring slows

The 4-week moving average also fell, to 218,750, as continuing claims held at a historically low 1.81 million

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What happenedThe 4-week moving average also fell, to 218,750, as continuing claims held at a historically low 1.81 million.

What changedQuartz frames it as "U.S. jobless claims are staying near historic lows even as hiring slows". ABC News - Business frames it as "US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week".

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Still Watching. Quartz frames it as "U.S. jobless claims are staying near historic lows even as hiring slows". ABC News - Business frames it as "US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week".

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