The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending August 24 was 231,000, which was expected to be 232,000. The previous value was revised to 233,000.

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending August 24 was 231,000, with an expected number of 232,000 and a previous value revised from 232,000 to 233,000. The number of continuing jobless claims in the United States for the week ending August 17 was 1.868 million, with an expected number of 1.87 million and a previous value revised from 1.863 million to 1.855 million. The four-week average of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending August 24 was 231,500, with a previous value revised from 236,000 to 236,250. (Jinshi)