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US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall, Goods-Trade Deficit Widens
Source: Bloomberg
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US initial jobless claims fell to 203,000 for the week ending Aug. 22, below expectations, but the goods-trade deficit widened to the widest level since March 2025. The mixed macro read—improving labor demand alongside weakening trade balance—likely keeps investors cautious on near-term growth and inflation dynamics.
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