Initial Jobless Claims Declined 10,000 in Week Ending July 20

Washington, DC, July 25, 2024-In the week ending July 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 235,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 243,000 to 245,000. The 4-week moving average was 235,500, an increase of 250 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised up by 500 from 234,750 to 235,250.