US jobless claims fell -4k to 233k last week, below expectations of 240k.

• Not seasonally adjusted claims increased 4.0k to 231.5k, slightly below 239.4k a year ago.
• Continued claims were unchanged at 1.96 million, in line with expectations. Not seasonally adjusted continued claims increased 47.6k to 1.91 million, well above 1.82 million a year ago.
• Federal employee claims (UCFE) dropped -27 to 453, still above 335 a year ago.