US initial employment claims 209K vs. 230K expected

Continuing claims 1837K vs 1850K

The weekly claims came in much better at 209K vs 230K expected.

• The prior week revised to 233K from 232K previously reported
• The 4-week average 229.25K vs 231.5K.
• Continuing claims 1837K vs 1850K. Prior week revised to 1866K vs 1863K previiously reported.
• Claims taking procedures in Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands have still not returned to normal.