Last weeks claims #: 231,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 224,500
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 222,000
13-Week Average of Claims: 224,007
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 222,846
Comments: Weekly claims came in higher for the week at 231,000 on Thursday. That number forced the 4-week and 13-week averages of claims higher in tandem for the first time in a while. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 222,000.