US Labor Dept. jobless claims data
SPY•Initial and continued claims for recent weeks
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/26 | 209,000 | 199,000 | N/A | N/A |
| 08/01/26 | 200,000-R | 199,000-R | 1,777,000 | 1.2 |
| 07/25/26 | 198,000 | 203,250 | 1,799,000-R | 1.2 |
| 07/18/26 | 189,000 | 208,000 | 1,777,000 | 1.2 |
Previously reported estimates:
- Initial claims: Aug. 1 at 199,000; July 25 at 198,000; July 18 at 189,000
- Four-week average: Aug. 1 at 198,750; July 25 at 203,250; July 18 at 208,000
- Continued claims: July 25 at 1,801,000; July 18 at 1,777,000
- Insured unemployment rate: July 25 at 1.2 percent; July 18 at 1.2 percent
