The number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits increased by 2,000 to 211,000 the Labor Department said.
Analysts had expected claims to rise to 225,000 last week.
Figures for the prior week went unrevised at 209,000.
The number of individuals filing for initial jobless benefits increased by 2,000 to 211,000 the Labor Department said.
Analysts had expected claims to rise to 225,000 last week.
Figures for the prior week went unrevised at 209,000.