US initial jobless claims dropped -2k to 243k in the week ending August 2, below expectation of 256k. Four-week moving average of initial claims rose 1.5k to 247. Continuing claims dropped -19k to 1415k in the week ending August 13. Four-week moving average of continuing claims rose 12.5k to 1425k. Full release here.
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