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In the latest good news out of the labor market, jobless claims are steady at historic lows with initial claims showing a small 3,000 gain to 271,000 for the June 20 week. The 4-week average is down 3,250 to a 273,750 level that, in an especially good sign, is trending slightly lower than the month-ago comparison.
Continuing claims are also near historic lows but did tick higher in the latest data which are for June 13 week. Continuing claims rose 22,000 in the week to 2.247 million with the 4-week average up 5,000 at 2.237 million. This 4-week average is trending slightly higher than a month ago. The unemployment rate for insured workers remains near a record low at 1.7 percent.
Claims levels are so low they appear to have no more room to go, at least lower. There are no special factors in today's report, one that confirms very favorable conditions on the unemployment side of the labor market.