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US Jobless Claims Plummet to Near Record Low
9 Jan
Summary
- Unemployment claims fell to 208,000 for the week ending January 3, 2026.
- This figure marks the lowest seasonally adjusted number since April 2024.
- The four-week average for unemployment claims also reached its lowest point since April 2024.
Seasonally adjusted unemployment claims for the week ending January 3, 2026, dropped to 208,000, a significant decrease reported by the Department of Labor. This number is the lowest recorded since April 2024, suggesting a tightening labor market.
The four-week average of unemployment claims also declined, reaching its lowest point since April 27, 2024, when the average stood at 210,250. This sustained decrease indicates a stable and improving employment outlook.
While seasonally adjusted figures show improvement, unadjusted data revealed 300,860 unemployment filings for the same week, a 10.9% increase from the prior week. No states qualified for extended unemployment benefits based on economic factors.
