U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 199,000
DOL said seasonally adjusted initial claims rose by 1,000 to 199,000.
Event / data period: 2026-10-10
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The U.S. Labor Department reported 199,000 seasonally adjusted initial unemployment-insurance claims for the week ended October 10, up 1,000. The prior week was revised from 197,000 to 198,000.
The four-week moving average rose to 198,500. This weekly measure counts new claims, not continuing claims or the total number of unemployed people; advance figures may be revised.
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U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 199,000
DOL said seasonally adjusted initial claims rose by 1,000 to 199,000.
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U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 199,000
DOL said seasonally adjusted initial claims rose by 1,000 to 199,000.
Methodology
Initial claims are a seasonally adjusted advance estimate; the prior week was revised. The four-week average smooths weekly volatility and is not an employment or unemployment rate.
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Source indicators
Values and measurement bases reported in the official source.
| Initial claims, seasonally adjusted | 199000 |
| Change from prior week | 1000 |
| Four-week moving average | 198500 |
Methodology
Initial claims are a seasonally adjusted advance estimate; the prior week was revised. The four-week average smooths weekly volatility and is not an employment or unemployment rate.
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