US initial jobless claims rose to 209,000, up 9,000 from the prior week, after hitting 187,000 in July, the lowest level since 1969.

The 4-week moving average held steady at 199,000, while continuing claims fell by 22,000 to 1.78 million

US initial jobless claims rose to 209,000, up 9,000 from the prior week, after hitting 187,000 in July, the lowest level since 1969.