Gilt futures pare losses after U.S. jobless claims

LONDON Aug 19 (Reuters) - British gilt futures pared losses on Thursday after data showed new U.S. claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed to a nine-month high last week.

The figures added to evidence that the U.S. recovery may be losing traction, and boosted the appeal of government debt at the expense of equities.

The September gilt future FLGU0 recovered to 124.45 after the data, 13 ticks down on the day, having been 20 ticks lower before the release.

The yield on 10-year gilt yields GB10YT=RR remained two basis points higher on the day at 3.04 percent.

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(Editing by John Stonestreet)