four-week moving average
Coverage of four-week moving average in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
U.S. jobless claims fell to 215,000 in the week ending June 27, below analysts' forecasts of 225,000. The four-week moving average of claims dropped to 222,000, while total filings for the prior week reached 1.81 million.
- U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
U.S. jobless aid applications fell to 215,000 in the week ending June 27, below the 225,000 forecast by analysts. The four-week moving average of claims decreased to 222,000, while the prior week's total filings rose to 1.81 million.
- U.S. jobless claims dipped to 226,000 last week, edging above forecasts
U.S. jobless claims decreased to 226,000 last week but remained above forecasts. The four-week moving average increased to 223,250, and continuing claims rose to 1.81 million for the week ended June 6.
- U.S. weekly jobless claims edged up to 229,000, highest since February
U.S. weekly jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 229,000, surpassing analyst forecasts. The four-week moving average reached its highest level since early 2026.