The number of filing applications for unemployment benefits in the US fell by 10 thousand

According to the report of the US Department of Labor, the number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week ending November 30, hitting their lowest level in seven months. The indicator decreased by 10 thousand compared to the previous week and amounted to 203 thousand.

The indicator of the previous week amounted to 213 thousand.

Analysts had expected the number of initial applications to grow by 2 thousand compared to the previous week and will amount to 215 thousand.