Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Jobless Claims Remain Below 400,000 for 6th Week

Jobless Claims Remain Below 400,000 for 6th Week

The Department of Labor reported today that initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 for the week ending April 2, bringing the four-week moving average down by 5,750 to 389,500 (see chart).� For the first time since July 2008, the four-week average for jobless claims has remained below the benchmark 400,000 level for six consecutive weeks, and provides additional evidence that conditions in the labor market are gradually improving.�

According to Reuters:



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