Table - US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•US Labor Department weekly jobless claims
Aug. 27 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/26 | 203,000 | 205,500 | N/A | N/A |
| 08/15/26 | 207,000-R | 204,250-R | 1,778,000 | 1.2 |
| 08/08/26 | 212,000 | 199,750 | 1,796,000-R | 1.2 |
| 08/01/26 | 200,000 | 199,000 | 1,781,000 | 1.2 |
Previously reported estimates:
- Initial claims: Aug. 15 at 206,000; Aug. 8 at 212,000; Aug. 1 at 200,000
- Four-week average: Aug. 15 at 204,000; Aug. 8 at 199,750; Aug. 1 at 199,000
- Continued claims: Aug. 8 at 1,799,000; Aug. 1 at 1,781,000
- Insured unemployment rate: Aug. 8 at 1.2 percent; Aug. 1 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. initial claims: 208,000
- U.S. continued claims: 1.790 mln
