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Initial Jobless Claims Today
The Initial Jobless Claims is currently 219,000K, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday.
Current
219,000K
1 Day
+0.00%
1 Week
+0.00%
1 Month
+7.88%
Data as of · Source: FRED
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Updated 17d ago
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is the initial jobless claims today?
The Initial Jobless Claims is currently 219,000K, last updated April 4, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday.
▶When was the initial jobless claims last updated?
The Initial Jobless Claims on this page was last updated April 4, 2026, fetched 17 days ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED).
▶How has the initial jobless claims changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the Initial Jobless Claims has moved from 203,000K to 219,000K, a gain of 7.88%. Week over week it is up 0.00%.
▶What does the current initial jobless claims reading mean?
At 219,000K the Initial Jobless Claims is higher than its level 30 days ago (203,000K). Weekly first-time unemployment insurance claims, the highest-frequency labor indicator.
▶Where can I see the full history of the initial jobless claims?
Full history, chart, and forecast for Initial Jobless Claims are available on the dedicated Initial Jobless Claims page, with data back to the earliest available observation.
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Data sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED). Updated weekly. For informational purposes only, not financial advice.