Initial Jobless Claims Down 16,000 in Week Ending September 24

Washington, DC, September 29, 2022-In the week ending September 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 193,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week’s level was revised down by 4,000 from 213,000 to 209,000. The four-week moving average was 207,000, a decrease of 8,750 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised down by 1,000 from 216,750 to 215,750.