The Labor Department reported the advance figure for initial jobless claims for June 8 was 222,000, up 3,000 from the revised previous week and more than the consensus forecast. The 4-week moving average came in at 217,750, up slightly from the revised previous week.
| Indicator | Prior | Revised | Consensus Forecast | Forecast Range | Actual |
| Initial Jobless Claims | 218 K | 219 K | 216 K | 215 K to 220 K | 222 K |
| 4-week Moving Average | 215.00 K | 215.25 K | 217.75 K |
