The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week, the government said Thursday, a sign that the job market is making gradual improvement.
Here's a look at the numbers.
6.3 million
The number of people continuing to claim benefits. That's up by 69,000 after dropping for three straight weeks
550,000
The number of first time claims for jobless benefits for week ending Aug. 1, seasonally adjusted.
580,000
The number of those claims analysts predicted.
555,250
The four-week average of claims, its lowest point since late Janary
150,000
The number of payroll cuts estimated for July, down from an original estimate of 325,000.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor; Deutsche Bank; The Associated Press
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