Futures imply modest decline at open despite claims data

While the benchmark index is only 3.2 percent away from its record close, the Russell 2000 (.TOY) on Wednesday ended more than 10 percent below its own record, putting the small-cap index in correction territory. In the latest economic data, jobless claims unexpectedly fell in the latest week, the second positive sign for the labor market this week, following Wednesday's stronger-than-expected read on private sector employment.

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