NEWS: US initial jobless claims 719K vs 675K estimate April 01, 2021 at 01:30PM

US initial jobless claims and continuing claims for the current week
– . Revised lower to 658K
– Initial jobless claims 719K versus 675K estimate
– Initial jobless claims 4 week average 719 versus 729.5 last week. This it is the lowest level since March 14, 2020

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US initial jobless claims and continuing claims for the current week – . Revised lower to 658K – Initial jobless claims 719K versus 675K estimate – Initial jobless claims 4 week average 719 versus 729.5 last week. This it is the lowest level since March 14, 2020

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US initial jobless claims and continuing claims for the current week
– . Revised lower to 658K
– Initial jobless claims 719K versus 675K estimate
– Initial jobless claims 4 week average 719 versus 729.5 last week. This it is the lowest level since March 14, 2020