#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch According to Odaily, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending April 5 reached 223,000. This figure aligns with expectations and shows an increase from the previous week's count of 219,000.According to Odaily, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending April 5 reached 223,000. This figure aligns with expectations and shows an increase from the previous week's count of 219,000.