Predicted: 240,000
Actual: 222,000 (lowest level in 44 years.)
The yellow-highlighted figure represents the number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits for the entire United States. The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.
- Previous Week (revised): 244,000
- 4-Week Moving Average: 248,250
From today's report:
"...This is the lowest level for initial claims since March 31, 1973...
...Claims taking procedures continue to be severely disrupted in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as a result of power outages and infrastructure damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria..."========