U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending August 23rd totaled 229,000, compared to the expected 230,000.

BlockBeats News, August 28, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending August 23 was 229,000, with an expectation of 230,000. The previous value was revised from 235,000 to 234,000. (FXStreet)