initial jobless claims totaled 200,000, below forecasts of 209,000 and up from 199,000 in the prior week.
25 Jan 2026, 20:31
U.S. initial jobless claims totaled 200,000, below forecasts of 209,000 and up from 199,000 in the prior week. Continuing claims declined to 1.849 million from 1.884 million, surpassing expectations of 1.880 million.