Last weeks claims #: 214,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 222,500
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 224,500
13-Week Average of Claims: 221,923
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 224,007
Comments: Weekly claims came in lower for the week at 214,000 on Thursday. That number forced the 4-week and 13-week averages of claims lower in tandem. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 222,000.