TABLE - US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•U.S. jobless claims data
July 16 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/26 | 208,000 | 214,250 | N/A | N/A |
| 07/04/26 | 216,000-R | 219,000-R | 1,805,000 | 1.2 |
| 06/27/26 | 217,000 | 222,500 | 1,821,000-R | 1.2 |
| 06/20/26 | 216,000 | 224,500 | 1,806,000 | 1.2 |
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ESTIMATES:
- Initial claims: July 4 at 215,000; June 27 at 217,000; June 20 at 216,000
- Four-week average: July 4 at 218,750; June 27 at 222,500; June 20 at 224,500
- Continued claims: June 27 at 1,814,000; June 20 at 1,806,000
- Insured unemployment rate: June 27 at 1.2 percent; June 20 at 1.2 percent
Reuters survey of U.S. economists' forecast:
- U.S. Initial Claims: 217,000
- U.S. Continued Claims: 1.815 mln
UNADJUSTED DATA:
