Initial Jobless Claims Flat at 248,000 in Week Ending June 7

Washington, DC, June 12, 2025-In the week ending June 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 248,000, unchanged 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 247,000 to 248,000. The four-week moving average was 240,250, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average. This is the highest level for this average since August 26, 2023 when it was 245,000. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 235,000 to 235,250.