Prior week 250K vs 248K previously reported.

The initial jobless claims came in at 247K vs 245k estimate in the current week. The prior week was revised higher to 250K vs 248K previously reported.

  • The 4-week average rose to 245.75K vs 243.5K last week (was 243.00)
  • The continuing claims fell to 1945K vs 1950K est. The prior week was 1965K vs 1956K previously reported
  • The winning states include Missouri (+3,799), New York (+2,769), Kentucky (+2,510), Massachusetts (+2,017), and Michigan (+1,715),
  • The losing states were in Pennsylvania (- 2,109), Texas (-1,355), Wisconsin (-902), Maryland (-837), and California (-672).