US initial jobless claims down 12,000 last week (opens original article in a new tab)

US initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 last week to 215,000, with a 4-week average of 224,250.

• US initial jobless claims decreased by 12,000 last week.
• 215,000 claims were filed in the latest week.
• The 4-week moving average of jobless claims is 224,250.