- Prior 280k. Revised to 281k
- Continued claims 2.353m vs 2.375m exp. Prior 2.403m revised to 2.406m
- 4 week average 290.75k vs 290.25k prior revised to 290.50k
The sizeable jump in continuing claims looks to have been a one off and probably some seasonal skew as it’s fallen right back again.
The 4 week average this year has highlighted the great run in US jobs this year.
US initial jobless claims 4 week avg 31 12 2014
