Weekly
Index (no units)
1985 - 2026
Oct 12, 1985 to Feb 21, 2026
FRED
8 months ago
StaleFeb 27, 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 February 21, 2026 • Weekly data • Source: FRED
This dataset contains 2,100 weekly observations, over 40 years, 4 months, updated weekly from FRED. View Methodology
Data Points
2,100
Coverage
40 years, 4 months
Updates
weekly