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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