US Initial jobless claims 289K vs 305K estimate

Prior week revised to 325K from 320K

  • The weekly US initial jobless claims fell by 36,000 in the current week to 289K.
  • The prior week was revised higher to 325K from 320K.
  • The four-week MA fell to 302.25K vs 306K.
  • Continuing claims fell slightly to 2418K vs. 2400K estimate and 2423K for the Feb 21 week.

The claims data has seen a saw tooth pattern of late. The trend remains fairly strong, however.

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