Jobless Claims Declined by 9,000 in Week Ending April 12

Washington, DC, April 17, 2025- In the week ending April 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease 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 1,000 from 223,000 to 224,000. The four-week moving average was 220,750, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 223,000 to 223,250.