Table - US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•Weekly jobless claims data
July 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Labor Department report of initial state jobless benefit claims, seasonally adjusted.
| Week Ended | Initial Claims | 4-Week Avg. | Continued Claims | Unemployment rate (pct) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/26 | 187,000 | 207,500 | N/A | N/A |
| 07/11/26 | 209,000-R | 214,750-R | 1,796,000 | 1.2 |
| 07/04/26 | 217,000-R | 219,250-R | 1,798,000-R | 1.2 |
| 06/27/26 | 217,000 | 222,500 | 1,821,000 | 1.2 |
Previously reported estimates:
- Initial claims: July 11 at 208,000; July 4 at 216,000; June 27 at 217,000
- Four-week average: July 11 at 214,250; July 4 at 219,000; June 27 at 222,500
- Continued claims: July 4 at 1,805,000; June 27 at 1,821,000
- Insured unemployment rate: July 4 at 1.2 percent; June 27 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. Initial Claims: 212,000
- U.S. Continued Claims: 1.807 mln
