Last weeks claims #: 778,000
4-Week Average of Claims: 748.500
Prior Weeks 4-Week Average: 743,500
13-Week Average of Claims: 809,462
Prior Weeks 13-Week Average: 827,385
Comments: Weekly claims came in higher at 778,000 on a week over week basis. That rise pushed the 4-week average higher on a week over week basis. The 13-week average continued to drop, however. For the 4-week avg to rise next week, we would need to see the weekly number come in above 757,000.