The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits for the first time, increased from the previous week by 11 thousand, to 278 thousand, the U.S. Department of Labor reported.
Analysts' Forecasts Were Not Justified
Bloomberg survey made it clear that analysts made forecasts regarding the growth of the number of applications for unemployment benefits from the previously specified to 290.000. These low values often indicate a significant increase in employment.
It should also be noted, however, that the experts' expectations coincide with the number of Americans who continue receiving unemployment benefits during the reporting period, ended on Jan. 24. An index increased by 6.000 and reached 2.4 million people.
After verifying the data revealed a week earlier continued to receive benefits 2.394 million. Americans and not as stated in earlier forecasts - 2.385 million people.
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