Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 6,000 in Week Ending Nov. 22

Washington, DC, November 26, 2025-In the week ending November 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 216,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 220,000 to 222,000. The four-week moving average was 223,750, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 224,250 to 224,750.