Initial Jobless Lowest in 42 Years.
Jobless Claims (week ended July 18, 2015)
– New Claims seasonally adjusted 255,000. Previous was 281,000
– New Claims unadjusted, totaled 262,981 a decrease of 81,382 from previous
– 4-week Moving Average 278,500. Previous was 282,000
The 255,000 Initial Claims is the lowest reading in 42 years.
Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index (June 2015)
– Level +0.08. Previous was -0.8
– 3 Month Moving Average -0.01. Previous was -0.07
Leading Indicators (June 2015)
– Leading Indicators month/month +0.6%. Previous was +0.8%.
Kansas City Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index (July 2015)
– Level -7. Previous was -9.