Initial Jobless Claims Declined 5K to 180K in Week Ending April 23

Washington, DC, April 28, 2022-In the week ending April 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 180,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 184,000 to 185,000. The four-week moving average was 179,750, an increase of 2,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 177,250 to 177,500.