Dictionary : Initial Claims
A measurement of the number of jobless claims filed by individuals seeking to receive state jobless benefits. This number is watched closely by financial analysts because it provides insight into the direction of the economy. Higher initial claims positively correlate with a weakening economy, and vice versa for lower initial claims.
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