The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending July 13 was 243,000, the highest since the week ending June 8.

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending July 13 was 243,000, which was expected to be 230,000 and the previous value was 222,000. The four-week average of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending July 13 was 234,750, and the previous value was 233,500. It is reported that the number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending July 13 was 243,000, the highest since the week ending June 8. (Jinshi)