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Forex Fundamental Analysis Reports (ActionForex.com)[Forex Fundamental Analysis Reports (ActionForex.com)] April jobless claims in the U.K., jumped by 7,200 against expectations of 0, as companies hastened their pace of layoffs. It marked the third straight month of increases as March’s initially reported reduction of 1,200 was revised to an increase of 3,600 claims.

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