Last weeks claims #: 222,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 224,750
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 222,000
13-Week Average of Claims: 223,385
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 224,077
Comments: Weekly claims came in at 222,000 on Thursday. That number forced the 4-week average of claims higher. But, the 13-week avg came in slightly lower. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 222,000.