U.S. jobless claims near 44-1/2-year low; productivity accelerates

• November 2, 2017
• realestatelife
• Announcements, Business & Markets, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 44-1/2-year low last week, supporting expectations of a sharp rebound in job growth in October after employment was depressed by hurricane-related disruptions in September.