The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 1 was lower than expected.
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending March 1 was 221 thousand, lower than the market expectation of 235 thousand and a decrease from the previous value of 242 thousand. This data indicates that the labor market conditions in the United States may be better than expected.
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The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 1 was lower than expected.
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending March 1 was 221 thousand, lower than the market expectation of 235 thousand and a decrease from the previous value of 242 thousand. This data indicates that the labor market conditions in the United States may be better than expected.