In the week ending April 12, the advance figure for season ally adjusted initial claims was 304,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 300,000 to 302,000. The 4 - week moving average was 312,000, a decrease of 4,750 from the previous w eek's revised average. This is the lowest level for this average since October 6, 2007 when it was 302,000. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 316,250 to 316,750. There were no special factors impacting this week's initial claims. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment ... (full story)