United States Initial Jobless Claims
Initial Jobless Claims in United States was 197.00 Thousand in Oct 03, 2026, compared with 199.00 in Sep 26, 2026. The series ranges from 189.00 to 6137.00. Source: DOL via FRED · Series: ICSA.
Weekly initial unemployment-insurance claims, seasonally adjusted; the reference date is the week-ending date (DOL).
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197.00 | 199.00 | 6137.00 | 189.00 | 1990 – 2026 | Thousand | Weekly |
Related
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20 | percent |
| Population | 341.78 | Million |
| Non Farm Payrolls | 29.00 | Thousand (MoM chg) |