What were the US unemployment claims for the week ending Jan 3, 2026?

For the week ending January 3, 2026, seasonally adjusted unemployment claims were 208,000, the lowest since April 2024.

How has the four-week average of unemployment claims changed recently?

The four-week average for unemployment claims recently reached its lowest point since April 2024, indicating sustained job market improvement.

Which states had the highest unemployment rates in December 2025?

In the week ending December 20, 2025, Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island reported the highest unemployment rates.

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US Jobless Claims Plummet to Near Record Low

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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.

US Jobless Claims Plummet to Near Record Low

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.

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