Chart of the Day: Jobless claims hit 40-year low

    Surprise! After weeks of slightly higher jobless claims, we’ve been given the lowest claims in more than 40 years- 255,000. Economists were predicting a slight dip this week, but nothing like what is being seen, reports Bespoke Investment Group.

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    The four-week average for jobless claims is now down to 278,500, about a 4,000 drop from last week.

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