Last weeks claims #: 228,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 220050
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 212500
13-Week Average of Claims: 216923
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 217077
Comments: Weekly claims came in slightly lower at 228,000 on Thursday. That number pushed the 4-week average higher for another week, though.. But, the 13-week average moved lower week over week. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 197,000.