Economic Calendar > Calendar Details
The United StatesAs of the week ending January 24thInitial jobless claims
| Latest Release | Actual Value | Forecast Value | Previous Value | Next Release Time | Release Frequency | Importance |
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| 2026-01-29 | 20.9Ten thousa | 20.5Ten thousa | 20Ten thousa | 2026-02-05 21:30 | Weekly |
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Definition
The initial jobless claims is one of the indicators reflecting the domestic labor market situation, which counts the number of people who apply for unemployment benefits for the first time.
Impact on Market
Actual value < Expected value = Positive for the currency
Why It Matters
Since this data is released weekly, it is the focus of the investment market. A significant increase in the number of unemployed people will also increase the financial pressure on the U.S. government. It is also a test for the U.S. economy, which suffers from the 'twin deficits syndrome', and is unfavorable to the U.S. dollar.
Released By
U.S. Department of Labor
