Initial Jobless Claim Decline by 2K to 184K in Week Ending April 16

Washington, DC, April 21, 2022-In the week ending April 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 184,000, a decrease of 2,000 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 185,000 to 186,000. The four-week moving average was 177,250, an increase of 4,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 172,250 to 172,750.