The U.S. jobs market remains very strong. Claims for or unemployment benefits in mid-November fell slightly. Initial jobless claims at 222k vs. 228k est. & 226k in prior week; continuing claims at 1.425M vs. 1.41M est. & 1.49M prior (rev up from 1.439M)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-fall-slightly-to-220-000-but-labor-market-softening-11668692678