In the week ending Dec. 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 329,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 319,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,500, an increase of 1,250 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 Dec. 23, 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. 23 was 2,446,000, a decrease of 76,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,522,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,489,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,505,000.

In the week ending Dec. 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 317,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 316,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,750, a decrease of 10,250 from the previous week's revised average of 326,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Dec. 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 Dec. 16 was 2,530,000, an increase of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,514,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,507,000, an increase of 15,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,491,250.

In the week ending Dec. 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 315,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 306,000. The 4-week moving average was 325,750, a decrease 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 Dec. 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 Dec. 9 was 2,520,000, an increase of 45,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,475,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,493,000, an increase of 21,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,471,750.

In the week ending Dec. 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 304,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 324,000. The 4-week moving average was 327,250, a decrease of 1,500 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 Dec. 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 Dec. 2 was 2,477,000, a decrease of 33,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,510,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,472,250, an increase of 9,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,463,000.

In the week ending Dec. 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 324,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 358,000. The 4-week moving average was 328,750, an increase of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 325,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 25, 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. 25 was 2,524,000, an increase of 57,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,467,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,466,500, an increase of 20,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,446,250.

In the week ending Nov. 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 357,000, an increase of 34,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 323,000. The 4-week moving average was 325,000, an increase of 7,250 from the previous week's revised average of 317,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 18, 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. 18 was 2,480,000, an increase of 45,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,435,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,449,500, an increase of 18,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,430,750.

In the week ending Nov. 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 321,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised average of 314,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 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 Nov. 11 was 2,454,000, an increase of 14,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,440,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,435,500, an increase of 3,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,432,500.

In the week ending Nov. 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 310,000. The 4-week moving average was 313,750, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 311,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 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 Nov. 4 was 2,443,000, unchanged from the preceding week's revised level of 2,443,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,433,250, a decrease of 750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,434,000.

In the week ending Nov. 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 328,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,250, a decrease of 250 from the previous week's revised average of 311,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 28, 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 Oct. 28 was 2,448,000, an increase of 43,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,405,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,435,250, an increase of 5,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,430,250.

In the week ending Oct. 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 327,000, an increase of 18,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,250, an increase of 5,750 from the previous week's revised average of 305,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.8 percent for the week ending Oct. 21, a decrease 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. 21 was 2,415,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,442,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,432,750, a decrease of 6,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,439,000.  

In the week ending Oct. 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 300,000. The 4-week moving average was 305,250, a decrease of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 308,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct.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 Oct. 14 was 2,449,000, an increase of 3,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,446,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,440,750, an increase of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,436,750.

In the week ending Oct. 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 299,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 307,750, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week's revised average of 313,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 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 Oct. 7 was 2,453,000, an increase of 25,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,428,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,438,500, an increase of 250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,438,250.

In the week ending Oct. 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 304,000. The 4-week moving average was 313,250, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's revised average of 314,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 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 Sept. 30 was 2,445,000, an increase of 5,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,440,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,442,500, a decrease of 11,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,453,750.

In the week ending Sept. 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 302,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 319,000. The 4-week moving average was 313,500, a decrease of 2,750 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 Sept. 23, 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. 23 was 2,448,000, an increase of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,433,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,455,750, a decrease of 8,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,464,000.

In the week ending Sept. 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 316,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 322,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,500, a decrease of 500 from the previous week's revised average of 316,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 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 Sept. 16 was 2,444,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,452,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,466,750, a decrease of 8,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,475,000.

In the week ending Sept. 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 318,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 311,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,000, unchanged 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 Sept. 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 Sept. 9 was 2,461,000, a decrease of 29,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,490,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,477,250, a decrease of 5,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,482,750. 

In the week ending Sept. 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 314,250, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 315,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 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 Sept. 2 was 2,499,000, an increase of 18,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,481,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,485,000, a decrease of 500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,485,500.

In the week ending Sept. 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 310,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 319,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,250, a decrease of 3,000 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 Aug. 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 Aug. 26 was 2,492,000, an increase of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,477,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,488,250, an increase of 4,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,483,500.

In the week ending Aug. 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 316,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 318,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,500, an increase of 1,000 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 Aug. 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 Aug. 19 was 2,486,000, an increase of 3,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,483,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,485,750, an increase of 13,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,472,250.

In the week ending Aug. 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 314,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,250, an increase of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 311,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Aug. 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 Aug. 12 was 2,492,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,501,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,474,500, an increase of 6,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,467,750.

In the week ending Aug. 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 312,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 322,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,250, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 309,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Aug. 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 Aug. 5 was 2,507,000, an increase of 34,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,473,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,469,250, an increase of 2,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,467,000.

In the week ending Aug. 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 319,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 312,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,750, a decrease of 3,750 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 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 July 29 was 2,480,000, an increase of 48,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,432,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,468,750, an increase of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,453,750.

In the week ending July 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 315,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 301,000. The 4-week moving average was 313,750, an increase of 250 from the previous week's revised average of 313,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 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 July 22 was 2,480,000, an increase of 11,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,469,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,466,750, an increase of 8,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,458,750.

In the week ending July 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 305,000. The 4-week moving average was 312,750, a decrease of 4,250 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 July 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 July 15 was 2,475,000, a decrease of 23,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,498,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,460,250, an increase of 18,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,442,000.

In the week ending July 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 304,000, a decrease of 30,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 334,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,750, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 318,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 8, 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 8 was 2,505,000, an increase of 85,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,420,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,443,750, an increase of 20,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,423,250.

In the week ending July 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 332,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,250, an increase of 8,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 308,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending July 1, 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 1 was 2,429,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,447,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,425,250, an increase of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,423,250.

In the week ending July 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 315,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,500, an increase of 2,500 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 June 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 June 24 was 2,455,000, an increase of 52,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,403,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,425,500, an increase of 11,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,414,250.

In the week ending June 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 305,500, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 311,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 17, 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 June 17 was 2,409,000, an increase of 54,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,355,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,398,750, a decrease of 2,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,401,500.

In the week ending June 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 308,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 297,000. The 4-week moving average was 311,250, a decrease of 5,000 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 June 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 June 10 was 2,439,000, an increase of 18,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,421,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,422,500, an increase of 6,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,416,250.  

In the week ending June 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 295,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 303,000. The 4-week moving average was 315,750, a decrease of 12,250 from the previous week's revised average of 328,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending June 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 June 3 was 2,425,000, an increase of 15,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,410,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,417,250, an increase of 10,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,406,500.

In the week ending June 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 302,000, a decrease of 35,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 337,000. The 4-week moving average was 327,750, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 333,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 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 May 27 was 2,415,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,420,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,407,750, an increase of 8,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,399,250.  

In the week ending May 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 336,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 329,000. The 4-week moving average was 333,500, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 330,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending May 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 May 20 was 2,433,000, an increase of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,414,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,402,500, a decrease of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,404,500.

In the week ending May 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 367,000, an increase of 42,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 325,000. The 4-week moving average was 333,250, an increase of 15,750 from the previous week's revised average of 317,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.8 percent for the week ending May 6, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.8 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 6 was 2,389,000, an increase of 8,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,381,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,413,000, a decrease of 9,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,422,500.  

In the week ending May 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 324,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 325,000. The 4-week moving average was 317,250, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 314,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.8 percent for the week ending April 29, a decrease 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 29 was 2,392,000, a decrease of 49,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,441,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,425,250, a decrease of 7,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,432,500.  

In the week ending April 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 322,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 317,000. The 4-week moving average was 314,250, an increase of 5,250 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 April 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 April 22 was 2,462,000, an increase of 21,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,441,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,437,750, an increase of 7,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,430,250.  

In the week ending April 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 315,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 304,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,500, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 305,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending April 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 April 15 was 2,449,000, an increase of 22,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,427,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,432,250, a decrease of 3,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,435,500.  

In the week ending April 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 303,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 305,250, a decrease of 2,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 307,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending April 8, 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 8 was 2,439,000, an increase of 18,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,421,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,438,500, a decrease of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,444,500.  

In the week ending April 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 301,000. The 4-week moving average was 307,500, a decrease of 1,500 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 April 1, 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 1 was 2,424,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,428,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,444,250, a decrease of 7,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,452,000.

In the week ending April 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 299,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 304,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,500, a decrease of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 311,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 25, 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 25 was 2,440,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,462,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,455,000, a decrease of 12,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,467,500.  

In the week ending March 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 302,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 312,000. The 4-week moving average was 310,750, a decrease of 1,500 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 March 18, 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 18 was 2,483,000, an increase of 20,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,463,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,472,750, a decrease of 3,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,476,000.  

In the week ending March 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 302,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 313,000. The 4-week moving average was 303,500, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 297,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 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 March 11 was 2,472,000, an increase of 38,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,434,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,469,250, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,473,250.  

In the week ending March 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 309,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 304,000. The 4-week moving average was 296,500, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 293,750.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 310,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending March 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 March 4 was 2,445,000, a decrease of 49,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,494,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,476,000, a decrease of 14,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,490,750.  

In the week ending March 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 303,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 295,000. The 4-week moving average was 293,500, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 287,250.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 310,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Feb. 25, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 25 was 2,506,000, an increase of 29,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,477,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,493,750, a decrease of 11,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,505,250.  

In the week ending Feb. 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 294,000, an increase of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 279,000. The 4-week moving average was 287,250, an increase of 5,250 from the previous week's revised average of 282,000.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 308,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Feb. 18, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 18 was 2,486,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,488,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,507,500, a decrease of 2,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,510,250.  

In the week ending Feb.18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 278,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 298,000. The 4-week moving average was 281,750, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 283,250.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 298,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Feb. 11, 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. 11 was 2,495,000, an increase of 41,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,454,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,499,500, a decrease of 19,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,519,000.  

In the week ending Feb.11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 297,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 278,000. The 4-week moving average was 283,000, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's revised average of 276,750.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 317,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Feb. 4, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 4 was 2,511,000, a decrease of 39,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,550,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,532,750, a decrease of 4,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,537,000.  

In the week ending Feb. 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 277,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 273,000. The 4-week moving average was 276,500, a decrease of 7,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 284,250.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 292,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Jan. 28, 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 Jan. 28 was 2,557,000, an increase of 60,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,497,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,538,750, a decrease of 33,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,572,500.

In the week ending Jan. 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 273,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 284,000. The 4-week moving average was 284,250, a decrease of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average of 289,000.  (Revised AGAIN; March 30, 2006 to Seasonally Adjusted Initial Claims: 281,000 - Increased)

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Jan. 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 Jan. 21 was 2,509,000, a decrease of 64,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,573,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,575,500, a decrease of 45,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,621,000.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 7 was 2,534,000, a decrease of 158,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,692,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,655,500, a decrease of 24,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,679,500.