She said US Department of Labor On Thursday, orders fell by 12,000 to 216,000 orders adjusted for seasonal factors in the week ending October 26.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected 230,000 applications last week.
The number of requests increased early this month with the disruption Hurricane Helen Economic activity in the Southeast remained high until mid-month after Hurricane Milton struck Florida.
Orders also increased due to a workers strike Boeing factories Which forced the aircraft manufacturer to grant compulsory leave to employees.
