US initial jobless claims rise to 223k, vs exp 222k

    US initial jobless claims rose 4k to 223k in the week ending April 5, slightly above expectation of 222k. Four-week moving average of initial claims was unchanged at 223k.

    Continuing claims fell -43k to 1850k in the week ending March 29. Four-week moving average of continuing claims fell -250 to 1868k.

    Full US jobless claims release here.