US DATA: Initial jobless claims -11k to 445k in Oct 2 wk, below the 455k
level expected, with only the Virgin Islands estimated. The Labor Dept
analyst said seasonal factors expected a “mild” 2.0% rise, or 7,000, in
unadjusted claims last week. Actual NSA claims -0.4%, or -1,532 to
371,004. 4-wk moving avg -3,000 to 455,750, the sixth straight drop.
Continuing claims -48k to 4.462 mln in Sep 25 wk.