U.S. jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, lowest since July
So far this year, claims have remained at historically low levels, never topping 230,000 in a single week.
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So far this year, claims have remained at historically low levels, never topping 230,000 in a single week.
Initial filings for unemployment insurance slipped to a seasonally adjusted 194,000.
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Wage growth rose a little in the three months through August, with unemployment also falling, raising the likelihood that the Bank of England will raise its key rate next month.
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