Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:10:05 GMT
U.S. unemployed insurance claims drop to a five-year low
Claims for unemployment benefits surprisingly decreased to a five-year low in the U.S. The number of Americans filling jobless claims declined by 19,000 to 320,000 in July 27 from 245,000 a week before. Surveyed economists expected 345,000 new claims. The data may indicate that employers are more optimistic about the nation's recovery.