Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 9,000 in Week Ending November 30

Washington, DC, December 5, 2024-In the week ending November 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 224,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 213,000 to 215,000. The four-week moving average was 218,250, an increase of 750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 217,000 to 217,500.