Initial Claims
As of Aug 29, 2026 · Next release: Sep 10, 2026 · Source: Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims
Last data pull…
Very Low
206K
Weekly unemployment filings are the earliest labor-market signal available — published every Thursday, weeks ahead of the monthly jobs report and months ahead of revised GDP data. A sustained rise in claims historically precedes recessions by months and is often the first hard evidence that the labor market is weakening. For anyone tracking job market health — whether for personal financial planning or portfolio positioning — this is the highest-frequency and lowest-lag read available.