US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•Unadjusted data and notes
UNADJUSTED DATA:
| Week ended | Initial claims | Week ended | Continued claims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/26 | 170,626 | 08/22/26 | 1,737,781 |
| 08/22/26 | 170,596 | 08/15/26 | 1,771,006 |
NOTES:
- N/A - not available
- R - revised
Initial and continued claims in the latest week
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/26 | 206,000 | 207,250 | N/A | N/A |
| 08/22/26 | 204,000-R | 205,750-R | 1,779,000 | 1.2 |
| 08/15/26 | 207,000 | 204,250 | 1,771,000-R | 1.2 |
| 08/08/26 | 212,000 | 199,750 | 1,796,000 |
