"But today is an encouraging day. We learned that the economy actually produced a substantial number of jobs instead of losing a substantial number of jobs. We are beginning to turn the corner. (Applause.)" President Obama, April 2, 2010.
Initial Jobless Claims
Hoven's Index for April 19, 2010
Initial claims for unemployment insurance:
March 27, 2010: 443,000
April 3, 2010: 460,000
April 10, 2010: 484,000