ECONODAY: Up 7,000 to 284,000 in the January 9 week, initial jobless claims haven't been this high since way back in early July. Neither has the 4-week average, up 3,000 to 278,750. There are no special factors behind the rise though seasonal adjustments at the turn of the year can make for volatility...
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