Prior week 187K (lowest level since 1969 when it came in at 182K)
Initial jobless claims 202K versus 197K estimate.
4 week moving average initial jobless claims 208.5K versus 212.0K (revised from 211.75) last week.
Continuing claims 1.307M vs 1.35M est. Last week continuing claims came in at 1.35M revised to 1.342M. That was the lowest level since January 3, 1970.