Continued Claims (Insured Unemployment)
People still receiving state unemployment benefits (DOL), reported with a one-week lag to initial claims.
1,716,0002026-09-26
Number, seasonally adjusted
Why it matters
Rising continuing claims mean laid-off workers are taking longer to find jobs: a sign hiring is slowing.
Release schedule: Weekly with initial claims, Thursday 8:30 am ET (DOL)
Recent readings
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | 1,716,000 | +17,000 |
| 2026-09-19 | 1,699,000 | −13,000 |
| 2026-09-12 | 1,712,000 | −5,000 |
| 2026-09-05 | 1,717,000 | −48,000 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1,765,000 | −10,000 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1,775,000 | +4,000 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1,771,000 | −25,000 |
| 2026-08-08 | 1,796,000 | +15,000 |
| 2026-08-01 | 1,781,000 | −18,000 |
| 2026-07-25 | 1,799,000 | +22,000 |
| 2026-07-18 | 1,777,000 | −12,000 |
| 2026-07-11 | 1,789,000 | — |