United States Continuing Jobless Claims
1,779,000▲ +8,000
Aug 2026 · Weekly
Continuing jobless claims fell to 1,730,000 in the week ended September 5, from 1,769,000 the prior week. The reading was the lowest since the week of January 6, 2024, and remained below the year-earlier level of 1,925,000. The series all-time high was 23,130,000 in May 2020, and the all-time low was 988,000 in May 1969. Initial jobless claims for the same week totaled 206,000, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Continuing Jobless Claims in United States rose to 1,779,000 for the week ending Aug 2026 from 1,771,000 in Aug 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,779,000 | 1,771,000 | 23,130,000May 2020 | 988,000May 1969 | 1967 – 2026 | Weekly |
News
About this series
Continuing Jobless Claims in United States averaged 2,919,441 from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 23,130,000 in May 2020 and a record low of 988,000 in May 1969. The series is reported weekly with history from 1967.
Source & methodology
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
FAQ