Last weeks claims #: 222,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 213,250
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 215,750
13-Week Average of Claims: 222,615
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 222,615
Comments: Weekly claims came in at 222,000 on Thursday. That number forced the 4-week average lower for another consecutive week. The 13-week average flattened out, however. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in at or above 209,000.