WASHINGTON — The outlook for the job market is looking brighter.
Far fewer people are seeking unemployment benefits than just three months ago — a sign that layoffs are falling sharply.
The number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since May 2008. If the number stayed that low consistently, it would likely signal that hiring is strong enough to lower unemployment.
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