Latest data released by the Department of Labour - 16 August 2018

  • Prior week 213k; revised to 214k
  • Continuing claims for w.e. 4 August 1,721k vs 1,740k expected
  • Prior 1,755k; revised to 1,760k

Steady as she goes for jobless claims in the US as the unemployment rate continues to hold around near the lows this year.