• Prior 289k.
  • Continued claims 2.403m vs 2.368m exp. Prior 2.373m. Revised to 2.378m
  • 4 week average 290.25k vs 298.75k prior

Much better than expected but continuing claims take a sizeable jump

US initial jobless claims 24 12 2014

US initial jobless claims 24 12 2014

And on that note I’ll bid you farewell and wish you all a very happy holiday and a happy New Year