US Initial Jobless Claims
Initial Jobless Claims in the USA is a weekly economic indicator that measures the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. It provides insight into the health of the labor market, with rising claims suggesting potential economic weakness and falling claims indicating strength. This data is crucial for policymakers and investors as it can influence monetary policy decisions and market sentiment, often impacting stock and bond markets. The report is closely watched as an early indicator of economic trends and labor market conditions.Next Event
May 21, 2026
―
―
211
Historical Data
May 14, 2026
211
205
May 07, 2026
200
205
Apr 30, 2026
189
215
Apr 23, 2026
214
212
Apr 16, 2026
207
215
Rows:
Historical Chart
Related News and Analysis
Event Details
Importance
Country
CurrencyUSD
Commodities
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
Currencies
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
Other Indicators
+3.64%
+3.75%
+6.75%
+4.42%
+4.30%
+1.90%