Initial Jobless Claims Held Steady Week of April 13

Washington, DC, April 18, 2024-In the week ending April 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 212,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 211,000 to 212,000. The four-week moving average was 214,500, unchanged from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 214,250 to 214,500.