What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Thursday, Jan 7

(The Day Ahead is an email and PDF publication that includes the day's major stories and events, analyses and other features. To receive The Day Ahead, Eikon users can register at . Thomson One users can register at RT/DAY/US. All times in ET/GMT) New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits likely fell last week, consistent with a steadily tightening labor market. Initial claims for jobless benefits fell to 275,000 from 287,000. Claims were choppy in December, reflecting the challenges o