8:30a Initial jobless claims rise 17,000 to 268,000 in November 26 week 8:30a Continuing claims rise 38,000 to 2.08 million in November 19 week 8:30a Jobless claims' 4-week moving average up 500 to 251,500 8:30a U.S. dollar holds weakness against major rivals after jobless claims 8:31a Treasury yields remain higher; 10-year up 1.8 basis point at 2.402%