The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending September 13 was 231,000, while the expected number was 240,000.

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending September 13th were 231,000, compared to expectations of 240,000 and revised from 263,000 to 264,000. Continuing claims in the U.S. for the week ending September 6th were 1.92 million, compared to expectations of 1.95 million and revised from 1.939 million to 1.927 million. The four-week moving average of initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending September 13th was 240,000, revised from 240,500 to 240,750. (Jinshi)