Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 51,000 in Week Ending July 17

Washington, DC, July 22, 2021-In the week ending July 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 419,000, an increase of 51,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 8,000 from 360,000 to 368,000. 

The four-week moving average was 385,250, an increase of 750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 2,000 from 382,500 to 384,500.