Claims have been climbing since early April when they reached a seven-year low of 301,000, but they remain well below their peak levels that were well over 600,000 a week in 2009. (Jobless claims climb to 9-week high).
From the Offical Press Release
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA
In the week ending April 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 344,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 329,000 to 330,000. The 4-week moving average was 320,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised up by 250 from 316,750 to 317,000.
There were no special factors impacting this week’s initial claims.
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
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