Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 33,000 in Week Ending Sept. 13

Washington, DC, September 18, 2025-In the week ending September 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 231,000, a decrease of 33,000 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 263,000 to 264,000. The four-week moving average was 240,000, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 240,500 to 240,750.