The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 12 was 241,000, which was expected to be 260,000. The previous value was revised to 260,000

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 12 was 241,000, with an expected number of 260,000, and the previous value was revised from 258,000 to 260,000. The four-week average of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 12 was 236,250, and the previous value was revised from 231,000 to 231,500. The number of continuing jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 12 was 1.867 million, with an expected number of 1.865 million, and the previous value was revised from 1.861 million to 1.858 million. (Jinshi)