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INITIAL_CLAIMS · April 16, 2026 · 08:30 ET

Initial Jobless Claims

Released

Initial Jobless Claims was released on April 16, 2026 (08:30 ET): Initial Claims (SA) came in at 208 K, vs 218 K prior.

Metric Prior Actual
Initial Claims (SA) 218 K 208 K
4-Wk MA 209.2 K 210 K
Continuing Claims 1809 K 1808 K

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