INITIAL_CLAIMS · August 20, 2026 · 08:30 ET
Initial Jobless Claims
Released
Initial Jobless Claims was released on August 20, 2026 (08:30 ET): Initial Claims (SA) came in at 206 K, vs 212 K prior.
| Metric | Prior | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Claims (SA) | 212 K | 206 K |
| 4-Wk MA | 199.8 K | 204 K |
| Continuing Claims | 1781 K | 1799 K |
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