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Unemployment Report History: 2008
In the week ending Dec. 27, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 492,000, a decrease of 94,000 from the
previous week's unrevised figure of 586,000. The 4-week moving average was
552,250, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week's unrevised average of
558,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.4 percent
for the week ending Dec. 20, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 3.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Dec. 20 was 4,506,000, an increase of 140,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 4,366,000. The 4-week moving average was
4,422,500, an increase of 103,750 from the preceding week's revised
average of 4,318,750.
In the week ending Dec. 20, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 586,000, an increase of 30,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 556,000. The 4-week moving average was
558,000, an increase of 13,750 from the previous week's revised average of
544,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.3 percent
for the week ending Dec. 13, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 3.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Dec. 13 was 4,370,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 4,387,000. The 4-week moving average was
4,319,750, an increase of 93,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 4,226,750.
In the week ending Dec. 13, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 554,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 575,000. The 4-week moving average was
543,750, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of
541,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.3 percent
for the week ending Dec. 6, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 3.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Dec. 6 was 4,384,000, a decrease of 47,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 4,431,000. The 4-week moving average was
4,226,000, an increase of 92,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 4,134,000
In the week ending Dec. 6, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 573,000, an increase of 58,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 515,000. The 4-week moving average was
540,500, an increase of 14,250 from the previous week's revised average of
526,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.3 percent
for the week ending Nov. 29, an increase of 0.2 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 3.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Nov. 29 was 4,429,000, an increase of 338,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 4,091,000. The 4-week moving average was
4,133,500, an increase of 130,750 from the preceding week's revised
average of 4,002,750.
In the week ending Nov. 29, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 509,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 530,000. The 4-week moving average was
524,500, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's revised average of
518,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.1 percent
for the week ending Nov. 22, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 3.0 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Nov. 22 was 4,087,000, an increase of 89,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,998,000. The 4-week moving average was
4,001,750, an increase of 63,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,938,000.
In the week ending Nov. 22, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 529,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 543,000. The 4-week moving average was
518,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised average of
507,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.0 percent
for the week ending Nov. 15, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 3.0 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Nov. 15 was 3,962,000, a decrease of 54,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 4,016,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,929,000, an increase of 60,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,868,750.
In the week ending Nov. 15, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 542,000, an increase of 27,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 515,000. The 4-week moving average was
506,500, an increase of 15,750 from the previous week's revised average of
490,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.0 percent
for the week ending Nov. 8, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.9 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Nov. 8 was 4,012,000, an increase of 109,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,903,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,867,000, an increase of 71,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,795,750.
In the week ending Nov. 8, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 516,000, an increase of 32,000 from the
previous week's revised figure of 484,000. The 4-week moving average was
491,000, an increase of 13,250 from the previous week's revised average of
477,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.9 percent
for the week ending Nov. 1, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.9 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Nov. 1 was 3,897,000, an increase of 65,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,832,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,794,250, an increase of 43,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,751,250.
In the week ending Nov. 1, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 481,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous
week's revised figure of 485,000. The 4-week moving average was 477,000,
unchanged from the previous week's revised average of 477,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.9 percent
for the week ending Oct. 25, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.8 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Oct. 25 was 3,843,000, an increase of 122,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,721,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,754,000, an increase of 43,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,711,000.
In the week ending Oct. 25, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 479,000, unchanged from
the previous week's revised figure of 479,000. The 4-week moving average
was 475,500, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average
of 480,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.8 percent
for the week ending Oct. 18, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.8 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Oct. 18 was 3,715,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,727,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,709,500, an increase of 28,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,681,500.
In the week ending Oct. 18, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 478,000, an increase of
15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 463,000. It is estimated
that the effects of Hurricane Ike in Texas added approximately 12,000
claims to the total. The 4-week moving average was 480,250, a decrease of
4,500 from the previous week's revised average of 484,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.8 percent
for the week ending Oct. 11, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.8 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Oct. 11 was 3,720,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,726,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,680,000, an increase of 44,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,635,750.
In the week ending Oct. 11, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 461,000, a decrease of
16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 477,000. It is estimated
that the effects of Hurricane Ike in Texas added approximately 12,000
claims to the total. The 4-week moving average was 483,250, an increase of
750 from the previous week's unrevised average of 482,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.8 percent
for the week ending Oct. 4, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.7 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Oct. 4 was 3,711,000, an increase of 40,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,671,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,632,000, an increase of 65,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,566,250.
In the week ending Oct. 4, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 478,000, a decrease of 20,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 498,000. It is estimated that
the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and the effects of Hurricane
Ike in Texas added approximately 17,000 claims to the total. The 4-week
moving average was 482,500, an increase of 8,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 474,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.7 percent
for the week ending Sept. 27, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.7 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Sept. 27 was 3,659,000, an increase of 56,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,603,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,563,250, an increase of 31,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,531,500.
In the week ending Sept. 27, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 497,000, an increase of
1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 496,000. It is estimated
that the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and the effects of
Hurricane Ike in Texas added approximately 45,000 claims to the total. The
4-week moving average was 474,000, an increase of 11,500 from the previous
week's unrevised average of 462,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.7 percent
for the week ending Sept. 20, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate
of 2.7 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Sept. 20 was 3,591,000, an increase of 48,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,543,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,528,500, an increase of 46,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,481,750.
In the week ending Sept. 20, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 493,000, an increase of
32,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 461,000. It is estimated
that the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and the effects of
Hurricane Ike in Texas added approximately 50,000 claims to the total. The
4-week moving average was 462,500, an increase of 16,000 from the previous
week's revised average of 446,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Sept. 13, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.6 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Sept. 13 was 3,542,000, an increase of 63,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,479,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,489,250, an increase of 28,250 from the preceding week's unrevised
average of 3,461,000.
In the week ending Sept. 13, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 455,000, an increase of
10,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 445,000. The 4-week
moving average was 445,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's
unrevised average of 440,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Sept. 6, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.6 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Sept. 6 was 3,478,000, a decrease of 55,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,533,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,461,000, an increase of 29,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,431,250.
In the week ending Sept. 6, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 445,000, a decrease of
6,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 451,000. The 4-week
moving average was 440,000, an increase of 250 from the previous week's
revised average of 439,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Aug. 30, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's revised rate of 2.5 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Aug. 30 was 3,525,000, an increase of 122,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,403,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,429,000, an increase of 36,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,392,250.
In the week ending Aug. 30, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, an increase of
15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 429,000. The 4-week
moving average was 438,000, a decrease of 3,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 441,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Aug. 23, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.6 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Aug. 23 was 3,435,000, an increase of 6,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,429,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,400,250, an increase of 33,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,367,000.
In the week ending Aug. 23, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 425,000, a decrease of
10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 435,000. The 4-week
moving average was 440,250, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 446,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Aug. 16, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.5 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Aug. 16 was 3,423,000, an increase of 64,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,359,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,365,500, an increase of 36,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,329,250.
In the week ending Aug. 16, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 432,000, a decrease of
13,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 445,000. The 4-week
moving average was 445,750, an increase of 7,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 438,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent
for the week ending Aug. 9, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate
of 2.5 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Aug. 9 was 3,362,000, a decrease of 17,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,379,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,330,250, an increase of 66,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,264,000.
In the week ending Aug. 9, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 450,000, a decrease of 10,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 460,000. The 4-week moving
average was 440,500, an increase of 19,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 421,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent
for the week ending Aug. 2, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.5 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Aug. 2 was 3,417,000, an increase of 114,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,303,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,273,750, an increase of 75,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,198,500.
In the week ending Aug. 2, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 455,000, an increase of 7,000
from the previous week's unrevised figure of 448,000. The 4-week moving
average was 419,500, an increase of 26,750 from the previous week's
revised average of 392,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent
for the week ending July 26, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.5 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending July 26 was 3,311,000, an increase of 31,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,280,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,201,000, an increase of 27,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,174,000.
In the week ending July 26, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 448,000, an increase of
44,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 404,000. The 4-week
moving average was 393,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 382,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent
for the week ending July 19, an increase of 0.2 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending July 19 was 3,282,000, an increase of 185,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,097,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,174,500, an increase of 42,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,131,750.
In the week ending July 19, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 406,000, an increase of
34,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 372,000. The 4-week
moving average was 382,500, an increase of 4,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 378,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending July 12, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending July 12 was 3,107,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,116,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,134,250, a decrease of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,141,250.
In the week ending July 12, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 366,000, an increase of
18,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 348,000. The 4-week
moving average was 376,500, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 381,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending July 5, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending July 5 was 3,122,000, a decrease of 81,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,203,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,142,750, an increase of 16,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,126,250.
In the week ending July 5, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 346,000, a decrease of 58,000
from the previous week's unrevised figure of 404,000. The 4-week moving
average was 380,500, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's
unrevised average of 390,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent
for the week ending June 28, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending June 28 was 3,202,000, an increase of 91,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,111,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,126,000, an increase of 16,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,109,500.
In the week ending June 28, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 404,000, an increase of
16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 388,000. The 4-week
moving average was 390,500, an increase of 11,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 379,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending June 21, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending June 21 was 3,116,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,135,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,110,750, an increase of 8,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,102,000.
In the week ending June 21, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 384,000, unchanged from
the previous week's revised figure of 384,000. The 4-week moving average
was 378,250, an increase of 2,250 from the previous week's revised average
of 376,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent
for the week ending June 14, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending June 14 was 3,139,000, an increase of 82,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,057,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,103,250, an increase of 7,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,095,750.
In the week ending June 14, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 381,000, a decrease of
5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 386,000. The 4-week
moving average was 375,250, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 372,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending June 7, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending June 7 was 3,060,000, a decrease of 76,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,136,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,096,500, a decrease of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,098,500.
In the week ending June 7, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 384,000, an increase of 25,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 359,000. The 4-week moving
average was 371,500, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised
average of 369,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent
for the week ending May 31, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending May 31 was 3,139,000, an increase of 58,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,081,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,099,250, an increase of 16,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,082,750.
In the week ending May 31, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 357,000, a decrease of 18,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week moving
average was 368,500, a decrease of 2,750 from the previous week's revised
average of 371,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending May 24, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending May 24 was 3,093,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,109,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,085,750, an increase of 15,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,070,500.
In the week ending May 24, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 372,000, an increase of 4,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 368,000. The 4-week moving
average was 370,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week's revised
average of 373,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending May 17, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending May 17 was 3,104,000, an increase of 36,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,068,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,069,250, an increase of 18,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,050,750.
In the week ending May 17, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 365,000, a decrease of 9,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 374,000. The 4-week moving
average was 372,250, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised
average of 367,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending May 10, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending May 10 was 3,073,000, unchanged from the preceding week's
revised level of 3,073,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,052,000, an
increase of 31,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,020,250.
In the week ending May 10, the advance figure for seasonally
adjusted initial claims was 371,000, an increase of 6,000 from the
previous week's unrevised figure of 365,000. The 4-week moving average was
365,750, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of
366,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending May 3, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending May 3 was 3,060,000, an increase of 28,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 3,032,000. The 4-week moving average was
3,017,000, an increase of 15,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 3,001,750.
In the week ending May 3, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 365,000, a decrease of 18,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 383,000. The 4-week moving
average was 367,000, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised
average of 364,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending April 26, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.3 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending April 26 was 3,020,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 3,030,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,998,750, an increase of 16,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,982,000.
In the week ending April 26, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 380,000, an increase of
35,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 345,000. The 4-week
moving average was 363,750, a decrease of 6,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 370,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent
for the week ending April 19, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.2 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending April 19 was 3,019,000, an increase of 74,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,945,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,979,000, an increase of 16,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,962,250.
In the week ending April 19, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 342,000, a decrease of
33,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week
moving average was 369,500, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 376,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent
for the week ending April 12, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.2 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending April 12 was 2,934,000, a decrease of 65,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,999,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,959,500, an increase of 20,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,939,000.
In the week ending April 12, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 372,000, an increase of
17,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 355,000. The 4-week
moving average was 376,000, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's
revised average of 376,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent
for the week ending April 5, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.2 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending April 5 was 2,984,000, an increase of 26,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,958,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,936,500, an increase of 29,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,906,750.
In the week ending April 5, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 357,000, a decrease of
53,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 410,000. The 4-week
moving average was 378,250, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 375,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent
for the week ending March 29, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.2 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending March 29 was 2,940,000, an increase of 3,000 from the
preceding week's unrevised level of 2,937,000. The 4-week moving average
was 2,898,500, an increase of 36,500 from the preceding week's revised
average of 2,862,000.
In the week ending March 29, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 407,000, an increase of
38,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 369,000. The 4-week
moving average was 374,500, an increase of 15,750 from the previous week's
revised average of 358,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent
for the week ending March 22, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending March 22 was 2,937,000, an increase of 97,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,840,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,859,000, an increase of 32,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,826,750.
In the week ending March 22, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 366,000, a decrease of
9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week
moving average was 358,000, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's
revised average of 356,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending March 15, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate
of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending March 15 was 2,845,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,850,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,824,250, an increase of 25,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,799,000.
In the week ending March 15, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 378,000, an increase of
22,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 356,000. The 4-week
moving average was 365,250, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 359,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent
for the week ending March 8, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending March 8 was 2,865,000, an increase of 32,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,833,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,832,250, an increase of 19,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,812,500.
In the week ending March 8,
the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 353,000,
unchanged from the previous week's revised figure of 353,000. The 4-week
moving average was 358,500, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 359,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment
rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending March 1, unchanged from the prior
week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured
unemployment during the week ending March 1 was 2,835,000, an increase of
7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,828,000. The 4-week
moving average was 2,812,750, an increase of 24,500 from the preceding
week's revised average of 2,788,250.
In the week ending March 1, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 351,000, a decrease of
24,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week
moving average was 359,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's
revised average of 361,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Feb. 23, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Feb. 23 was 2,831,000, an increase of 29,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,802,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,789,000, an increase of 12,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,776,250.
In the week ending Feb. 23, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 373,000, an increase of
19,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 354,000. The 4-week
moving average was 360,500, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 361,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Feb. 16, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Feb. 16 was 2,807,000, an increase of 21,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,786,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,777,500, an increase of 24,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,753,250.
In the week ending Feb.16, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 349,000, a decrease of 9,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 358,000. The 4-week moving
average was 360,500, an increase of 10,750 from the previous week's
revised average of 349,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Feb. 9, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Feb. 9 was 2,784,000, an increase of 48,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,736,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,752,500, an increase of 28,750 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,723,750.
In the week ending Feb. 9, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 348,000, a decrease of 9,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 357,000. The 4-week moving
average was 347,250, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 335,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Feb. 2, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate
of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Feb. 2 was 2,761,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,770,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,727,500, an increase of 3,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,724,000.
In the week ending Feb. 2, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 356,000, a decrease of 22,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 378,000. The 4-week moving
average was 335,000, an increase of 8,500 from the previous week's revised
average of 326,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Jan. 26, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Jan. 26 was 2,785,000, an increase of 75,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,710,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,727,750, an increase of 24,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,703,500.
In the week ending Jan. 26, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 375,000, an increase of
69,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 306,000. The 4-week
moving average was 325,750, an increase of 10,250 from the previous week's
revised average of 315,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent
for the week ending Jan. 19, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised
rate of 2.0 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Jan. 19 was 2,716,000, an increase of 47,000 from the
preceding week's revised level of 2,669,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,705,000, a decrease of 9,500 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,714,500.
In the week ending Jan. 19, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of
1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 302,000. The 4-week
moving average was 314,750, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's
revised average of 328,750.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent
for the week ending Jan. 12, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Jan. 12 was 2,672,000, a decrease of 75,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,747,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,715,250, a decrease of 10,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,725,500.
In the week ending Jan. 12, the advance
figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of
21,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 322,000. The 4-week
moving average was 328,500, a decrease of 11,750 from the previous week's
revised average of 340,250.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent
for the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the
prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Jan. 5 was 2,751,000, an increase of 66,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,685,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,725,750, an increase of 28,250 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,697,500.
In the week ending Jan. 5, the advance figure
for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 322,000, a decrease of 15,000
from the previous week's revised figure of 337,000. The 4-week moving
average was 341,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised
average of 344,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent
for the week ending Dec. 29, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point the prior
week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the
week ending Dec. 29 was 2,702,000, a decrease of 52,000 from the preceding
week's revised level of 2,754,000. The 4-week moving average was
2,701,750, an increase of 17,000 from the preceding week's revised average
of 2,684,750.
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