216K versus 215KUS initial jobless claims and continuing claims
- US initial jobless claims 216K versus 215K estimate. Prior week revised up to 223K versus 211K
- 4 week moving average initial jobless claims four-week moving average 214.5K versus 216.25K last week
- continuing claims 1703K versus 1730K estimate. Prior week revised to 1747K from 1731K
- four-week average of continuing claims 1755.5K versus 1761.75K
The data is in line with expectations. The job market remains steady and strong.
