| Indicator | Last Report | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Claims | 2/20: 272,000 | 2/27: 271,000 | 2/27: 278,000 |
| Continuing Claims | 2/13: 2.253M | 2/20: 2.255M | 2/20: 2.257M |
| Productivity | Q3: +2.1% | Q4: -3.3% | Q4: -2.2% |
| Unit Labor Costs | Q3: +1.9% | Q4: +4.7% | Q4: +3.3% |
| Factory Orders | Dec.: -2.9% | Jan.: +2.0% | Jan.: +1.6% |
| ISM Non-Manufacturing | Jan.: 53.5 | Feb.: 54.0 | Feb.: 53.4 |
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