FYI: Jobless claims saw only a slight decline last week falling from 216K down to 214K, which was just a tad above consensus expectations for a decline to 212K. While claims have increased 12K from their low print in mid-September, they have now been at or below 300K for a record 191 straight weeks, at or below 250K for 56 straight weeks, and at or below 225K for 17 straight weeks. They may have stopped falling, but they are still extremely low.
Regards,
Ted
https://www.bespokepremium.com/think-big-blog/jobless-claims-edge-slightly-lower/