Last weeks claims #: 207,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 207,000
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 206,250
13-Week Average of Claims: 210,846
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 213,692
Comments: Weekly claims came in lower at 207,000 on Thursday. That number pushed the 4-week average higher for a second week in a row, though. Meanwhile, the 13-week average dipped again for another week. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in only above 204,000.