Jobless Claims Near Pandemic Low

Jobless claims have decreased for the third consecutive week, with 375,000 Americans filing for unemployment for the first time last week. This is one of the lowest numbers since the pandemic began, showing a drop of 12,000 from the previous week. These figures suggest positive signs for economic recovery. However, it's important to note that 12 million Americans are still receiving some form of unemployment benefits.

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