Last weeks claims #: 211,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 215,750
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 221,250
13-Week Average of Claims: 222,615
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 224,000
Comments: Weekly claims came in at 211,000 for a second week in a row. That number forced the 4-week and 13-week averages lower together for a third consecutive week. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in at or above 225,000.