In the week ending Dec. 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 336,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 357,000. The 4-week moving average was 343,750, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's revised average of 344,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Dec. 22, an increase of 0.1 percentage point the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 22 was 2,761,000, an increase of 46,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,715,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,687,000, an increase of 42,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,645,000.

In the week ending Dec. 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 349,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 348,000. The 4-week moving average was 342,500, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of 343,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Dec. 15, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 15 was 2,713,000, an increase of 75,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,638,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,644,500, an increase of 13,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,631,000.

In the week ending Dec. 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 346,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 334,000. The 4-week moving average was 343,000, an increase of 4,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 338,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Dec. 8, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 8 was 2,646,000, an increase of 12,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,634,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,633,000, an increase of 23,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,610,000.

In the week ending Dec. 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 333,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 340,000. The 4-week moving average was 338,750, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 340,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Dec. 1, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 1 was 2,639,000, an increase of 38,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,601,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,613,250, an increase of 18,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,594,500.

In the week ending Dec. 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 338,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 353,000. The 4-week moving average was 340,250, an increase of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average of 335,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Nov. 24, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 24 was 2,599,000, a decrease of 59,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,658,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,593,750, an increase of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,587,750.

In the week ending Nov. 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 352,000, an increase of 23,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 329,000. The 4-week moving average was 335,250, an increase of 5,750 from the previous week's revised average of 329,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Nov. 17, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 17 was 2,665,000, an increase of 112,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,553,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,589,250, an increase of 20,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,568,750.

In the week ending Nov. 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 330,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 341,000. The 4-week moving average was 329,750, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's revised average of 330,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 10, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 10 was 2,566,000, an increase of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,559,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,570,750, an increase of 10,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,560,000.

In the week ending Nov. 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 339,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 319,000. The 4-week moving average was 330,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised average of 330,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 3, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 3 was 2,568,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,575,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,562,250, an increase of 11,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,551,250.

In the week ending Nov. 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 317,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 330,000. The 4-week moving average was 329,750, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 327,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 27, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 27 was 2,579,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,583,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,552,250, an increase of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,536,250.

In the week ending Oct. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 327,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 333,000. The 4-week moving average was 327,000, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 325,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Oct. 20, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 20 was 2,588,000, an increase of 65,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,523,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,537,500, an increase of 13,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,524,500.

In the week ending Oct. 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 331,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 339,000. The 4-week moving average was 324,750, an increase of 7,750 from the previous week's revised average of 317,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 13, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 13 was 2,530,000, an increase of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,523,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,526,000, a decrease of 3,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,529,750.

In the week ending Oct. 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 337,000, an increase of 28,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,500, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 310,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 6, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 6 was 2,534,000, an increase of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,515,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,532,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,534,000.

In the week ending Oct. 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 320,000. The 4-week moving average was 310,250, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised average of 313,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 29, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 29 was 2,521,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,536,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,535,500, a decrease of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,554,500.

In the week ending Sept. 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 317,000, an increase of 16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 301,000. The 4-week moving average was 312,750, an increase of 500 from the previous week's revised average of 312,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 22, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 22 was 2,541,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the preceding week's unrevised level of 2,551,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,557,250, a decrease of 12,750 from the preceding week's unrevised average of 2,570,000.

In the week ending Sept. 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,500, a decrease of 9,750 from the previous week's revised average of 321,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 15, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 15 was 2,551,000, an increase of 11,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,540,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,570,000, a decrease of 5,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,575,500.

In the week ending Sept. 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 320,000. The 4-week moving average was 320,750, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 324,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 8, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 8 was 2,544,000, a decrease of 53,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,597,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,576,500, a decrease of 5,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,582,000.

In the week ending Sept. 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 319,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 315,000. The 4-week moving average was 324,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of 325,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Sept. 1, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 1 was 2,585,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,591,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,578,750, an increase of 9,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,569,750.
 

In the week ending Sept. 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 318,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 337,000. The 4-week moving average was 325,750, an increase of 500 from the previous week's revised average of 325,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Aug. 25, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's revised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 25 was 2,598,000, an increase of 25,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,573,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,571,500, an increase of 12,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,559,500.

In the week ending Aug. 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 334,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 325,000. The 4-week moving average was 324,500, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's revised average of 318,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Aug. 18, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 18 was 2,579,000, an increase of 13,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,566,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,561,000, an increase of 11,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,549,750.

In the week ending Aug. 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 322,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 324,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,750, an increase of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average of 313,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Aug. 11, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 11 was 2,572,000, an increase of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,556,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,553,000, an increase of 7,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,545,250.

In the week ending Aug. 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 322,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 316,000. The 4-week moving average was 312,500, an increase of 4,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 307,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Aug. 4, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 4 was 2,567,000, an increase of 17,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,550,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,548,000, an increase of 1,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,547,000.

In the week ending Aug. 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 316,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 307,750, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 306,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 28, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 28 was 2,559,000, an increase of 39,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,520,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,545,750, an increase of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,543,750.

In the week ending July 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 307,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 303,000. The 4-week moving average was 305,500, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 309,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 21, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 21 was 2,525,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,541,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,545,000, a decrease of 9,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,554,250.

In the week ending July 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 303,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,500, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised average of 312,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 14, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 14 was 2,545,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,564,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,555,500, an increase of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,540,500.

In the week ending July 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 312,000, a decrease of 6,250 from the previous week's revised average of 318,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 7, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 7 was 2,571,000, an increase of 20,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,551,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,542,250, an increase of 13,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,528,750.

In the week ending July 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 320,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,750, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 319,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 30, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 30 was 2,554,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,558,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,528,500, an increase of 17,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,511,000.

In the week ending June 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 318,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 316,000. The 4-week moving average was 318,500, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 316,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending June 23, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 23 was 2,569,000, an increase of 84,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,485,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,513,750, an increase of 9,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,504,000.

In the week ending June 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 326,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of 315,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 16, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 16 was 2,490,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,517,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,505,250, an increase of 6,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,498,500.

In the week ending June 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 324,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 314,000. The 4-week moving average was 314,500, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 312,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 9, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 9 was 2,523,000, an increase of 39,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,484,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,500,000, a decrease of 250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,500,250.

In the week ending June 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised figure of 311,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,250, an increase of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average of 307,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 2, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 2 was 2,487,000, a decrease of 43,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,530,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,501,000, an increase of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,497,000.

In the week ending June 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 309,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 310,000. The 4-week moving average was 307,250, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 304,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 26, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 26 was 2,535,000, an increase of 72,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,463,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,498,250, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,502,250.

In the week ending May 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 310,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 314,000. The 4-week moving average was 304,500, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of 303,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 19, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 19 was 2,472,000, a decrease of 52,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,524,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,504,500, a decrease of 4,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,509,000.

In the week ending May 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, an increase of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 296,000. The 4-week moving average was 302,750, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 306,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 12, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 12 was 2,529,000, an increase of 58,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,471,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,510,250, a decrease of 14,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,525,000.

In the week ending May 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 293,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 298,000. The 4-week moving average was 305,500, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised average of 317,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 5, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 5 was 2,473,000, a decrease of 78,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,551,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,525,500, a decrease of 14,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,539,500.

In the week ending May 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 297,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 306,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,250, a decrease of 11,500 from the previous week's unrevised average of 328,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending April 28, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 28 was 2,555,000, an increase of 65,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,490,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,540,500, an increase of 7,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,532,750.

In the week ending April 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 305,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 326,000. The 4-week moving average was 328,750, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's revised average of 333,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending April 21, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 21 was 2,495,000, a decrease of 93,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,588,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,534,000, an increase of 1,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,532,500.

In the week ending April 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 321,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 341,000. The 4-week moving average was 332,000, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 329,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending April 14, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 14 was 2,594,000, an increase of 65,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,529,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,534,000, an increase of 19,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,514,750.

In the week ending April 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 339,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 343,000. The 4-week moving average was 328,750, an increase of 5,250 from the previous week's revised average of 323,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending April 7, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 7 was 2,531,000, an increase of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,525,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,515,500, an increase of 9,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,506,500.

In the week ending April 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 342,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 323,000. The 4-week moving average was 323,250, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised average of 316,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 31, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 31 was 2,527,000, an increase of 38,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,489,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,507,000, a decrease of 13,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,520,500.

In the week ending March 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 321,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 310,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,750, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 317,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 24, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 24 was 2,492,000, a decrease of 25,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,517,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,521,250, a decrease of 7,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,528,750.

In the week ending March 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 318,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,750, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week's revised average of 324,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 17, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 17 was 2,527,000, an increase of 32,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,495,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,531,250, a decrease of 24,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,555,500.

In the week ending March 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 316,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 320,000. The 4-week moving average was 326,000, a decrease of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average of 329,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 10, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 10 was 2,501,000, a decrease of 69,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,570,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,555,750, a decrease of 1,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,557,000.

In the week ending March 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 318,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 330,000. The 4-week moving average was 329,250, a decrease of 10,250 from the previous week's revised average of 339,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending March 3, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 3 was 2,576,000, an increase of 48,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,528,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,558,500, an increase of 5,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,553,000.

In the week ending March 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 328,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 338,000. The 4-week moving average was 339,000, an increase of 3,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 335,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Feb. 24, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 24 was 2,526,000, a decrease of 98,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,624,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,552,500, an increase of 9,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,543,250.

In the week ending Feb. 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 338,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 331,000. The 4-week moving average was 335,250, an increase of 7,500 from the previous week's revised average of 327,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Feb. 17, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 17 was 2,640,000, an increase of 134,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,506,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,547,250, an increase of 24,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,523,250.

In the week ending Feb. 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 332,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 359,000. The 4-week moving average was 328,000, an increase of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 326,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Feb. 10, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 10 was 2,509,000, a decrease of 45,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,554,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,524,000, an increase of 6,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,517,250.

In the week ending Feb. 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 357,000, an increase of 44,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 326,250, an increase of 17,500 from the previous week's revised average of 308,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Feb. 3, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 3 was 2,560,000, an increase of 71,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,489,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,518,750, an increase of 18,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,500,250.

In the week ending Feb. 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 308,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,250, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average of 305,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Jan. 27, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 27 was 2,490,000, a decrease of 54,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,544,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,500,500, an increase of 20,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,480,500.

In the week ending Jan. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 307,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 327,000. The 4-week moving average was 304,750, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's unrevised average of 309,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Jan. 20, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 20 was 2,553,000, an increase of 71,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,482,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,482,750, an increase of 30,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,452,250.

In the week ending Jan. 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 325,000, an increase of 36,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 289,000. The 4-week moving average was 309,250, an increase of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 307,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Jan. 13, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 13 was 2,484,000, a decrease of 39,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,523,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,462,000, a decrease of 9,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,471,500.

In the week ending Jan. 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 290,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 298,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,000, a decrease of 6,500 from the previous week's revised average of 314,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Jan. 6, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's revised rate of 1.8 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 6 was 2,530,000, an increase of 120,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,410,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,473,250, an increase of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,469,250.

In the week ending Jan. 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 299,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 325,000. The 4-week moving average was 314,750, a decrease of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 316,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Dec. 30, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 30 was 2,428,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,431,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,473,750, a decrease of 11,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,485,250.