Claims at 203K: The Headline Fell, the 4-Week Trend Turned Up
Published At: Aug 27, 2026
Initial jobless claims fell 4,000 to 203,000 for the week ending August 22, 2026, while continued claims dropped 18,000 to 1,778,000. But the 4-week moving average rose for a second straight week, to 205,500 from 204,250, and now sits 6,750 above ...
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