• Prior 323k
  • Continued claims 2.855m vs 2.90m exp. Prior 2.907m
  • 4 week avg 330.5k vs 336.5k prior

The better than expected number helps give the buck a boost as the weather excuse gets washed out further. It’s the lowest reading since November. The four week average is the better indicator to use and that’s fallen nicely too.

US initial jobless claims 13 03 2014

US initial jobless claims 13 03 2014