The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending May 16 was reported at 209,000, according to Jin10. This figure was slightly below the expected 210,000. The previous week's data was revised from 211,000 to 212,000.

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending May 16 was reported at 209,000, according to Jin10. This figure was slightly below the expected 210,000. The previous week's data was revised from 211,000 to 212,000.