Based on this article, what effect did the jobless claims report have on the USD and why? The jobless claims number was higher than expected which indicates economic strength which could cause a higher expectation of interest rates and a stronger USD The jobless claims number was lower than expected which indicates economic strength which could cause a higher expectation of interest rates and a weaker USD The jobless claims number was higher than expected which indicates economic weakness which could cause a downward expectation of interest rates and a weaker USD Click to open/close the article. Click to open/close the article