Initial Claims 4-Week Average was last reported at 195 Thousand as of October 31, 2026. That is down 1.14% from the prior reading of 197 Thousand. This indicator is reported Weekly and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Labor category. The next scheduled release is November 12, 2026.
| Date | Value (Thousand) |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 195 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 197 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 198 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 199 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 198 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 200 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 202 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 204 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 206 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 208 |
| Date | Value (Thousand) |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 206 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 204 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 200 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 199 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 203 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 208 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 215 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 219 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 223 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 225 |
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