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8:29am 08/18/05 U.S. CONTINUING JOBLESS CLAIMS UP 28,000 TO 2.59 MLN
8:29am 08/18/05 U.S. 4-WK AVG. JOBLESS CLAIMS UP 2,750 TO 312,750
8:29am 08/18/05 U.S. INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED
8:29am 08/18/05 U.S. INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS RISE 6,000 TO 316,000

ECONOMIC REPORT: Jobless claims up 6,000 to 316,000; Highest level since early July
By Greg Robb, MarketWatch
Last Update: 8:31 AM ET Aug. 18, 2005

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- First-time filings for state unemployment benefits rose by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 316,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

This is the highest level since the week ended July 9.

The increase was larger than expected. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch were expecting claims to rise to about 310,000 from the initial estimate last week of 308,000.

The four-week average of new claims rose by 2,750 to 312,750.

Economists say the four-week average for new claims provides a more accurate snapshot of the labor market because it smoothes out one-time events that can distort the weekly figures.

Continuing jobless claims, meanwhile, jumped by 28,000 to 2.59 million in the week ended Aug. 6.

The four-week average of continuing claims rose 5,500 to 2.59 million.

The insured unemployment rate, which makes up the proportion of all covered workers who are receiving benefits, remained unchanged at 2% for the week ending August 6.

Jobless benefits are generally available for 26 weeks to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.