Continuing claims 1655K vs 1682K estimate
The initial jobless claims missed, rising to 230K vs 200K estimate. Easter week may have played a role in faulty seasonals.
- prior week revised to 193K vs 192K previous
- 4 week average rose to 206K vs 201.5 last week
- continuing claims 1655K vs 1682K estimate
- prior week was revised to 1654K vs 1653K previously reported
- The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending April 13 were in California (+3,202), Connecticut (+1,125), Arizona (+819), Texas (+775), and Washington (+640),
- The largest decreases were in Tennessee (-2,154), Illinois (-1,148), Michigan (-1,103), Arkansas (-799), and Ohio (-776).