#美联储9月加息概率升至约82% Initial unemployment benefits fall to 187,000, the lowest level since 1969. In 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor released the latest employment data. For the week ending July 18, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States fell to 187,000, down sharply by 22,000 from the previous week. This marks the lowest level since 1969 and is far below the market consensus estimate of 212,000.
1. Related employment data also improved
For the same period, continuing jobless claims for the week ending July 11 edged down by 2,000 to 1.796 million, also below the market estimate of 1.807 million, and fell back below the 1.8 million threshold.
The four-week moving average of initial jobless claims was 207,500, down significantly from the previous 214,300. After smoothing
1. Related employment data also improved
For the same period, continuing jobless claims for the week ending July 11 edged down by 2,000 to 1.796 million, also below the market estimate of 1.807 million, and fell back below the 1.8 million threshold.
The four-week moving average of initial jobless claims was 207,500, down significantly from the previous 214,300. After smoothing