BY TOM OZIMEK The weekly jobless claims report suggests continued strength in the U.S. labor market, with new unemployment claims falling while continued claims see an uptick. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 9,000 to 214,000 (seasonally adjusted) for the week ending Jan. 4, compared to the week before, the Labor Department stated in a release (pdf) on Jan. … Continue reading BUSINESS | US Jobless Claims Fall Amid Ongoing Labor Market Strength