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Jobless Claims 4-Week Average
The 'Jobless Claims 4-week Average' in the USA is a measure that smooths out the volatility in weekly jobless claims data by averaging the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits over the past four weeks. It is an important economic indicator as it provides insights into the health of the labor market and can signal changes in economic conditions. A rising average may indicate a weakening job market, potentially leading to lower consumer spending and slower economic growth, while a declining average suggests improving employment conditions. Financial markets closely monitor this data as it can influence monetary policy decisions and investor sentiment.Next Event
Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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203
Jan 15, 2026
205
215
Jan 08, 2026
211.75
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Dec 31, 2025
218.75
224.25
Dec 24, 2025
216.75
219
Dec 18, 2025
217.5
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Dec 11, 2025
216.75
218
Dec 04, 2025
214.75
225
Nov 26, 2025
223.75
225
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