The number of initial jobless claims in the US fell against expectations in the week ended July 4.
According to Department of Labor data released Thursday, jobless claims fell slightly by 2,000 applications. This came against adjusted estimates for a hike to 217,000 claims.
US Weekly Jobless Claims
Item
Last Year
Last Week
Latest Week
Change
Initial Claims (‘000)
228
217
215
(2)
Four-Week Average (‘000)
234.5
222.5
218.75
(3.75)
Total Beneficiaries (mln)
1.952
1.806
1.814
+0.008
The number of initial jobless claims in the US fell against expectations in the week ended July 4.
According to Department of Labor data released Thursday, jobless claims fell slightly by 2,000 applications. This came against adjusted estimates for a hike to 217,000 claims.
US Weekly Jobless Claims
Item
Last Year
Last Week
Latest Week
Change
Initial Claims (‘000)
228
217
215
(2)
Four-Week Average (‘000)
234.5
222.5
218.75
(3.75)
Total Beneficiaries (mln)
1.952
1.806
1.814
+0.008
