Table - US Labor Department jobless claims data
SPY•Weekly jobless claims data
Aug. 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Labor Department report of initial state jobless benefit claims, seasonally adjusted.
| Week Ended | Initial Claims | 4-Week Avg. | Continued Claims | Insured Unemployment Rate (pct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/26 | 206,000 | 204,000 | N/A | N/A |
| 08/08/26 | 212,000-R | 199,750-R | 1,799,000 | 1.2 |
| 08/01/26 | 200,000 | 199,000 | 1,781,000-R | 1.2 |
| 07/25/26 | 198,000 | 203,250 | 1,799,000 | 1.2 |
Previously reported estimates:
- Initial claims: Aug. 8 at 209,000; Aug. 1 at 200,000; July 25 at 198,000
- Four-week average: Aug. 8 at 199,000; Aug. 1 at 199,000; July 25 at 203,250
- Continued claims: Aug. 1 at 1,777,000; July 25 at 1,799,000
- Insured unemployment rate: Aug. 1 at 1.2 percent; July 25 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. initial claims: 210,000
- U.S. continued claims: 1.790 mln
