Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 5,000 in Week Ending August 23

Washington, DC, August 28, 2025-In the week ending August 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised down by 1,000 from 235,000 to 234,000. The four-week moving average was 228,500, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 250 from 226,250 to 226,000.