Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to a four-week low, adding to evidence that the job market remains healthy in the face of growing uncertainty tied to trade policy.

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week, suggesting the economy maintained a steady pace of job growth in May. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 2,

K to 227K vs. 230K consensus and 229K prior (unrevised), according to data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday.