TABLE - US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•U.S. Labor Department initial claims data
July 30 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/26 | 197,000 | 202,750 | N/A | N/A |
| 07/18/26 | 188,000 -R | 207,750 -R | 1,782,000 | 1.2 |
| 07/11/26 | 209,000 | 214,750 | 1,789,000 -R | 1.2 |
| 07/04/26 | 217,000 | 219,250 | 1,798,000 | 1.2 |
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ESTIMATES:
- Initial claims: July 18 at 187,000; July 11 at 209,000; July 4 at 217,000
- Four-week average: July 18 at 207,500; July 11 at 214,750; July 4 at 219,250
- Continued claims: July 11 at 1,796,000; July 4 at 1,798,000
- Insured unemployment rate: July 11 at 1.2 percent; July 4 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. initial claims: 200,000
- U.S. continued claims: 1.798 mln
UNADJUSTED DATA:
