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Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength

Florida reported 5,530 new jobless claims for the week ending Jan. 25, down 1,248 from the previous week, marking the second consecutive week of decline in unemployment claims in the state.
The national total of new unemployment claims fell to 227,362, a decrease of 56,963 claims, indicating a 20% drop week-over-week, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The unemployment rate in Florida remained steady at 3.4% for December, consistently below the national rate of 4.1%, with 17,900 private-sector jobs added compared to November.
The decline in jobless claims suggests fewer Americans are being laid off, reflecting an improving employment landscape, although it raises concerns about potential labor shortages in various sectors.

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