US DATA: Initial jobless claims -1k to 400k in July 30 wk, right at
expectations and the lowest level reported since the April 2 wk. The
398k level reported for the prior week revised up to 401k. No mention of
Minnesota in report and only Virginia estimated by the state itself.
Unadjusted claims -29,939 to 339,348 vs seas factors expect of -29k. The
4-wk moving avg -6,750 to 407,750 in July 30 wk; its 5th straight
decline. Continuing claims +10k to 3.730m in the July 23 wk, unadj cont.
claims -89,947 to 3,663,134.