Initial Jobless Claims
| Date | Time Left | Event | Impact | Previous | Consensus | Actual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 12:30 |
|
Initial Jobless Claims |
|
1480K | 1355K | 1427.00K |
Initial Jobless Claims
The Initial Jobless Claims released by the US Department of Labor is a measure of the number of people filing first-time claims for state unemployment insurance. In other words, it provides a measure of strength in the labor market. A larger than expected number indicates weakness in this market which influences the strength and direction of the US economy. Generally speaking, a decreasing number should be taken as positive or bullish for the USD.
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