US initial jobless claims rose 3k to 213k in the week ending September 21, slightly above expectation of 212k. Four-week moving average of initial claims dropped -0.75k to 212k. Continuing claims dropped -15k to 1.65m in the week ending September 14. Four-week moving average of continuing claims dropped -12.75k to 1.668m.
Also from US, goods trade balance widened slightly to USD -72.8B in August, below expectation of USD -73.3B.
