🌐 Global Economy Jan 8, 2026 · Calculated Risk

Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Increase to 208,000

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Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Increase to 208,000
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The DOL reported:

In the week ending January 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 208,000, an increase of 8,000
from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 199,000 to 200,000. The
4-week moving average was 211,750, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week's revised average. This is the lowest
level for this average since April 27, 2024 when it was 210,250. The previous week's average was revised up by 250
from 218,

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