US initial jobless claims dropped -6k to 222k in the week ending September 3, lower than expectation of 243k. Four-week moving average of initial claims dropped -7.5k to 233k. Continuing claims rose 36k to 1473k in the week ending August 27. Four-week moving average of continuing claims rose 10.75k to 1439k. Full release here.
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