Weekly
Index (no units)
1984 - 2026
Jun 9, 1984 to Mar 14, 2026
FRED
7 months ago
StaleMar 20, 2026
An initial claim is a claim filed by an unemployed individual after a separation from an employer. The claim requests a determination of basic eligibility for the Unemployment Insurance program.
As of March 14, 2026 • Weekly data • Source: FRED
This dataset contains 2,093 weekly observations, over 41 years, 9 months, updated weekly from FRED. View Methodology
Data Points
2,093
Coverage
41 years, 9 months
Updates
weekly