The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 19 was 227,000, which was expected to be 242,000. The previous value was revised to 242,000

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 19 was 227,000, a new low since the week ending September 28, 2024, with an expected number of 242,000, and the previous value was revised from 241,000 to 242,000. The four-week average of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 19 was 238,500, and the previous value was revised from 236,250 to 236,500. The number of continuing jobless claims in the United States for the week ending October 19 was 1.897 million, with an expected number of 1.875 million, and the previous value was revised from 1.867 million to 1.869 million. (Jinshi)