• Prior report 203K (vs. 195K estimate). Revised to 197K
  • initial jobless claims 218 Kvs. 200 K estimate
  • 4 week moving average initial claims 192.75K vs. 188.5K
  • continuing claims 1.317 M vs. 1.320 million estimate
  • 4 week moving average continuing claims 1.385M vs 1.417.5K.

The initial claims data this week corresponds with the survey week for the upcoming BLS employment report.