The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in more than a year, underscoring the resilience of the labor market despite elevated interest rates that are intended to cool the economy. Jobless claim applications fell to 187,000 for the week ending Jan. 13, a decrease of 16,000 from
US initial jobless claims fall to lowest level in over a year
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