Treasury prices fell Thursday after a government report showed that initial jobless claims dropped more than expected last week, signaling a stronger economy and dimming the appeal of bonds as safe havens for investors.

The balance has shifted: More states reported declining unemployment in November than posted increases, according to a government report released Friday.

Stocks surged Friday after a government report said job losses slowed dramatically in November and the unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly.

The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell last week to a nearly 15-month low, according to a government report released Wednesday.

The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell to 466,000, the lowest level in 14 months, according to a government report released Wednesday.