US continuing jobless claims 1726K vs 1685K estimate

  • initial jobless claims 220K versus 212K estimate. Prior week revised to 211K vs 209K previously reported
  • 4-week average of initial jobless claims 213.75K vs 212.75K last
  • continuing claims 1726K vs 1685K estimate. Prior week was revised to 1687K from 1684K
  • 4-week average of continuing claims 1697.25K vs 1688K last week