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.