Initial Jobless Claims was last reported at 209,000 Number as of August 8, 2026. That is up 4.50% from the prior reading of 200,000 Number. This indicator is reported Weekly, Ending Saturday and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Labor category. The next scheduled release is August 20, 2026.
| Date | Value (Number) |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 209,000 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 200,000 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 197,000 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 188,000 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 209,000 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 217,000 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 217,000 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 216,000 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 227,000 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 230,000 |
| Date | Value (Number) |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 225,000 |
| May 23, 2026 | 212,000 |
| May 16, 2026 | 210,000 |
| May 9, 2026 | 212,000 |
| May 2, 2026 | 199,000 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 190,000 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 215,000 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 208,000 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 218,000 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 203,000 |