U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decrease to 287,000

What was the reported number of initial jobless claims for the week?

• 287,000

• 297,000

• 293,000

• 2.4 million

What was the expected number of initial jobless claims according to economists?

• 287,000

• 297,000

• 293,000

• 2.425 million

How many people filed for jobless benefits on a continuing basis?

• 287,000

• 2.425 million

• 297,000

• 2.4 million

What does the report suggest about the labor market?

• It is declining.

• It is showing sustainable progress.

• It is unpredictable.

• It is stagnant.

Were there any unusual factors affecting the jobless claims report?

• No, but data was estimated.

• No, it was a clean report.

• Yes, but they were minor.

• Yes, several factors.