Last weeks claims #: 209,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 212,250
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 212,000
13-Week Average of Claims: 216,000
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 217,462
Comments: Weekly claims came in lower week over week at 209,000 on Thursday. The 4-week average rose slightly while the 13-week average moved lower in once again. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 216,000.