The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States in the week to August 28 was 340000, compared with an expected 345000, compared with a previous value of 353000.
The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States recorded 340000 in the week to August 28, the lowest since the week of March 14, 2020.
After the release of the data, U. S. stock index futures fluctuated little in the short term.