Initial Claims 4-Week Average was last reported at 203,250 Number as of September 12, 2026. That is down 1.33% from the prior reading of 206,000 Number. This indicator is reported Weekly, Ending Saturday and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Labor category. The next scheduled release is September 24, 2026.
| Date | Value (Number) |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 203,250 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 206,000 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 207,500 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 205,750 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 204,250 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 199,750 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 199,000 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 203,250 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 208,000 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 214,750 |
| Date | Value (Number) |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 219,250 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 222,500 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 224,500 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 223,500 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 219,250 |
| May 30, 2026 | 214,750 |
| May 23, 2026 | 208,250 |
| May 16, 2026 | 202,750 |
| May 9, 2026 | 204,000 |
| May 2, 2026 | 203,000 |
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