Stories Related to Jobless Claims Revive Hopes Of Recovery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week and the four-week moving average hovered at two-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that revived hopes a labor market recovery was under way.

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