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U.S. jobless claims dropped to 231,000 last week, down significantly from the previous week's near four-year high of 264,000. The decline, lower than analyst predictions, suggests a potential easing in layoffs. The four-week average also decreased to 240,000, indicating a more stable job market. The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits also fell.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.