Last weeks claims #: 214,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 209,500
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 207,000
13-Week Average of Claims: 210,308
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 210,846
Comments: Weekly claims came in higher at 214,000 on Thursday. That number pushed the 4-week average higher for a third week in a row, though. Meanwhile, the 13-week average dipped again for yet another week. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in only above 202,000.