Initial jobless claims unexpectedly surged by 19,000 to 479,000, the Labor Department said Thursday, but the statistic was likely skewed higher by the normal, seasonal industrial shutdowns that happen every year in late summer. Continue reading Initial Jobless Claims Jump 19,000 to 479,000 Initial Jobless Claims Jump 19,000 to 479,000 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments