Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 22,000 in Week Ending Feb. 22

Washington, DC, February 27, 2025-In the week ending February 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 22,000 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 219,000 to 220,000. The four-week moving average was 224,000, an increase of 8,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 215,250 to 215,500.