Last weeks claims #: 212,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 225000
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 220250
13-Week Average of Claims: 215462
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 216923
Comments: Weekly claims came in lower at 212,000 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 230,000.