GovDepartment of LaborWeekly
Initial jobless claims
The number of people who filed a first claim for state unemployment benefits in the latest week.
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
8:30 AM ET· covers Week ending Oct 3
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It is the most up-to-date read on layoffs. A steady climb over several weeks often shows up before a weaker jobs report.
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