Perspective

The current unemployment figures came in far better than expected.

The Washington Post's reporter felt it necessary to make sure you maintain perspective lest you think things might actually be going well from hearing this news, first paragraph

The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years last week, but economists cautioned that the decline is probably overstating the improvements in the labor market.

Thanks for putting that in perspective, wouldn't want to have even a moment of optimism about current economic or political conditions. (draw your own conclusions as to why)