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First-time jobless claims rise 18,000

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From Times Wire Services

The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, reflecting a weakening labor market.

Initial jobless claims grew 18,000 to 366,000 in the week ended July 12, the Labor Department said.

Total benefit rolls declined to 3.122 million in the week ended July 5 from a 4 1/2 -year high the week before.

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