US initial jobless claims rise to 241k vs exp 221k

US preliminary jobless claims rose 18k to 241k within the week ending April 26, above expectation of 221k. 4-week transferring common of preliminary claims rose 5.5k to 226k.

Persevering with claims rose 83k to 1916k within the week ending April 19, highest since November 13, 2021. 4-week transferring common of constant claims rose 6k to 1868k.