US DATA: Initial jobless claims +4k to 367k in Sept 29 wk, slightly
lower than the 370k expected. There were no special factors, no states
estimated, and nothing unusual in the state data. The 4-wk moving avg
was flat at 375k in Sept 29 wk. Continuing claims also flat at 3.281 mln
in Sept 22 wk. A Labor analyst said NY got back on the extended benefits
list for the Sept 15 wk due to an unemp rate that was above 8% and also
110% higher than in the comparable period in one of the prior three
years. NY is the only state that is currently on the list.