The numbers: Preliminary jobless claims inched down by 1,000 to 202,000 within the week ended Jan. 6, the Labor Division mentioned Thursday.
That is the bottom degree since mid-October.
Economists polled by The Wall Road Journal had estimated new claims would rise to 210,000.
Final week claims fell a revised 17,000 to 203,000. That in contrast with the preliminary estimate of a drop of 18,000 to 202,000.
Key particulars: The variety of folks already amassing jobless advantages within the week ended Dec. 30 fell by 34,000 to 1.83 million. That is the bottom degree since October.
Large image: The labor market stays wholesome. That retains shoppers spending and helps financial development, albeit at a slower tempo than final fall.
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