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Friday, October 9, 2026
U.S.U.S. — Initial Jobless Claims
Employment
The report on Initial Jobless Claims for the USA provides weekly data on the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits. It is a significant economic indicator used by policymakers, economists, businesses, and investors to gauge the job market's health and overall economic conditions. The report helps in assessing layoff levels, job market trends, and potential economic shifts.
Next release: Oct 15, 8:30 AM ET
Latest · Oct 03
197K-3K
cons. 200K·prior 199K
History
FRED · ICSAInitial Claims
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 03 | 197K | 200K | 199K | -3K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Sep 26 | 197K | 200K | 198K | -3K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 19 | 197K | 201K | 198K | -4K |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 12 | 196K |