Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending October 24

Washington, DC, October 29, 2026—In the week ending October 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 194,000, 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 1,000 from 194,000 to 195,000. The four-week moving average was 196,750, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised up by 250 from 197,750 to 198,000.