TABLE - US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•U.S. initial and continued claims
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/26 | 199,000 | 198,750 | N/A | N/A |
| 07/25/26 | 198,000-R | 203,250-R | 1,801,000 | 1.2 |
| 07/18/26 | 189,000-R | 208,000-R | 1,777,000-R | 1.2 |
| 07/11/26 | 209,000 | 214,750 | 1,789,000 | 1.2 |
Previously reported estimates:
- Initial claims: July 25 at 197,000; July 18 at 188,000; July 11 at 209,000
- Four-week average: July 25 at 202,750; July 18 at 207,750; July 11 at 214,750
- Continued claims: July 18 at 1,782,000; July 11 at 1,789,000
- Insured unemployment rate: July 18 at 1.2 percent; July 11 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. initial claims: 202,000
- U.S. continued claims: 1.790 mln
Unadjusted data:
