Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 6,000 in Week Ending September 3

Washington, DC, September 8, 2022-In the week ending September 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 222,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week’s level was revised down by 4,000 from 232,000 to 228,000. The 4-week moving average was 233,000, a decrease of 7,500 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised down by 1,000 from 241,500 to 240,500.