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U.S. jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens

Thursday's report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell to 375,000 from 387,000 the previous week.

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Key aspects of the economy are doing better than before the pandemic, which supporters say shows how government spending can help.

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The central bank said it's making progress toward its goals of averaging 2 percent inflation over time and reaching maximum employment.