The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending September 14 was 219,000, the lowest since the week ending May 18, 2024. The expected number was 230,000, and the previous value was revised from 230,000 to 231,000. The number of continuing jobless claims in the United States for the week ending September 7 was 1.829 million, the expected number was 1.854 million, and the previous value was revised from 1.85 million to 1.843 million.