41.   A separate report shows that jobless claims for last week came in higher than expected.

42.   A separate report showed first-time jobless claims fell last week, suggesting joblessness remains low.

43.   A separate report showed that first-time jobless claims increased in the latest week.

44.   A separate report shows that jobless claims fell in the latest week.

45.   A survey of weekly jobless claims showed a surprising drop, also suggesting the economy is expanding at a brisk pace.

46.   A U.S. report showing a larger-than-expected decline in new jobless claims bolstered concern the U.S. labor market is still tight.

47.   Adding to the picture of steady growth, jobless claims fell last week.

48.   Additionally, the four-week average for jobless claims, a less volatile gauge of employment conditions, fell for the eighth consecutive week.

49.   Additionally, the four-week average for jobless claims, a less volatile gauge of employment conditions, also increased.

50.   Bund gains were underpinned as U.S. bonds rose for a second day after jobless claims and manufacturing reports suggested the economy may be losing steam.