Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since May, indicating the job market remains healthy despite a slowdown in hiring.Initial claims decreased by 12,000 to 219,000 in the week ended Sept.

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting job growth picked up in September. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 12,

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week.