Jobless claims ease but four-week average rises

New claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week but a trend reading rose to its highest since January, the latest sign of a weaker pace of healing in the still-struggling labor market.

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, which could ease fears of a marked deterioration in labour market conditions after a surprise stumble in job growth in March.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number o

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to a government

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to a government report on Thursday that could ease fears the labor market recovery was stalling.