Initial Claims: 406,000 versus from revised 372,000.  Higher than expected (376,000ish).  4 week moving average 382,500 from 378,000 prior week

Continuing Claims: 3,107,000 versus 3.104,000.  Down on the week.

The largest increase was in NY. 

The number suggests continued weakness in the employment sector as companies trim staff to offset higher costs.