Last weeks claims #: 226,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 223,250
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 222,250
13-Week Average of Claims: 230,923
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 232,385
Comments: Weekly claims dropped by 5,000 to 226,000 in the number announced Thursday. That rise brought the 4-week moving average higher for a 2nd week in a row. However, the 13-week avg dropped slightly. For the 4-week average to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in at or above 226,000.