Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 4,000 in Week Ending Sept. 21

Washington, DC, September 26, 2024-In the week ending September 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 3,000 from 219,000 to 222,000. The four-week moving average was 224,750, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 750 from 227,500 to 228,250.