Sentence examples for for initial claims from inspiring English sources

The four-week moving average for initial claims, which irons out week-to-week volatility, dipped to 324,000 from 325,000.

The four-week average for initial claims, closely watched for insights into labor market trends, remained below 315,000 for the 14th consecutive week.

The Labor Department report on Thursday also showed that applications for initial claims for jobless benefits exceeded 400,000 for the last 13 weeks.

"As we get into the month of July it is always a difficult and very volatile period for initial claims," said Ken Mayland, an economist with ClearView Economics in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Jobless claims have averaged about 313,000 a week the last three months and the four-week average for initial claims -- while higher last week at 317,250 -- barely exceeded that level, which suggests little change in the availability of workers.

All have been convicted of perjury for their initial claims about Ms. Sumasar.

For the week ended Jan . 12 initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000.

The Labor Department reports on initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week.

The Labor Department reports initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week.

Initial claims for jobless benefits for the workweek ended March 2 fell by a seasonally adjusted 5,000, to 376,000.

The Labor Department discloses initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week; analysts expect 318,000, down from 339,000.