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Today's US jobless claims reinforce ongoing labor market resilience:

Weekly initial claims fell to 208,00 (212,000 prior and 210,000 expected).

Weekly initial claims fell to 208,00 (212,000 prior and 210,000 expected). Meanwhile, bond yields remain front and center as yesterday’s Treasury buyback-driven rally gives back some ground (Bloomberg table below), pressuring stocks. #economy #markets #jobs #bonds #yields — via @elerianm
Jobless claims beat at 208,000 versus 210,000 expected, reinforcing labor resilience and pressuring bonds.
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