Economics
U.S. Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level Since 1969
- Applications drop to 184,000; unadjusted claims increase
- Data may take time to settle after holiday-related swings
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Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits declined last week to the lowest level since 1969, illustrating difficulties adjusting the raw data for seasonal effects.