US weekly jobless claims slump to lowest since November 2025

15/01/2026 Argaam


The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dropped against forecasts in the week ended Jan. 10, demonstrating the persistent resilience of the US labor market.

 

US Weekly Jobless Claims

Item

Last Year

Previous Week

Latest Week

Change

Initial Claims (‘000)

217

207

198

(9)

Four-Week Average (‘000)

212.5

211.5

205

(6.5)

Total Beneficiaries (mln)

1.850

1.903

1.884

(0.019)

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