Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending March 22

Washington, DC, March 27, 2025-In the week ending March 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 224,000, a decrease of 1,000 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 223,000 to 225,000. The four-week moving average was 224,000, a decrease of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 1,750 from 227,000 to 228,750.