
Unemployment applications fall to 351,000, matching last month’s four-year low.
Bloomberg: “Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week in the U.S., matching the lowest level in four years, more evidence the labor market is improving.”
Reuters: “New claims for unemployment benefits fell back to a four-year low last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting further strengthening in the labor market.”
AP: “Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.”