*U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop To 254,000 In Week Ended 7/2

United States W/e continued Jobless Claims* Decrease to 2.124 Mln (fcast 2.113 Mln) Vs Prev 2.168 Mln (revised from 2.120 Mln)

United States W/e Jobless Claims 4-Wk Avg Decrease to 264.75 K Vs Prev 267.25 K (revised from 266.75 K)

United States W/e Initial Jobless Claims Decrease to 254 K (fcast 270 K) Vs Prev 270 K (revised from 268 K)

Canada may Building Permits Mm. Decrease to -1.9 % (fcast 2.0 %) Vs Prev -0.3 %