Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims decreased to 199,000, Lowest since 1969

The DOL reported : In the week ending January 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000 , a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level. This is the lowest level for initial claims since November 15, 1969 when it was 197,000 . The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 from 213,000 to 212,000. The 4-week moving average was 215,000, a decrease of 5,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 250 from 220,750 to 220,500. emphasis added The previous week was revised down. The following graph......(read more)

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