Last weeks claims #: 222,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 217,750
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 215,250
13-Week Average of Claims: 214,846
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 215,000
Comments: Weekly claims came in higher week over week at 222,000 on Thursday. That number pulled the
4-week higher for the week. But, the 13-week average trickled lower. For the 4-week avg to rise next week,
we would need to see the weekly number come in above 217,750.