For the week ending October 26, seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased to 216,000, marking a decline of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised level, which was adjusted up by 1,000 from 227,000 to 228,000.
For the week ending October 26, seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased to 216,000, marking a decline of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised level, which was adjusted up by 1,000 from 227,000 to 228,000. This reduction reflects improving short-term labor market stability.
The 4-week moving average of jobless claims also saw a decrease, falling to 236,500—down by 2,250 from the prior week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was adjusted upward by 250, from 238,500 to 238,750. These figures suggest a moderate easing in unemployment claims as the U.S. labor market stabilizes.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor
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