Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower Last Week

Washington, DC, Feb. 20, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims fell by 3,000 to 336,000 in the week ended Feb. 15, according to the Labor Department, keeping in line with economists' expectations.

The previous week's number was unrevised at 339,000.

The four-week moving average for new claims rose 1,750 to 338,500.