U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending August 29 stood at 206,000, versus expectations of 205,000

Odaily News: U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending August 29 totaled 206,000, marking the highest level since the week ending August 15, versus an expected 205,000. The prior reading was revised from 203,000 to 204,000. (CLS)