Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending Jan. 24

Washington, DC, January 29, 2026– In the week ending January 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 209,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor. 

The previous week's level was revised up by 10,000 from 200,000 to 210,000. The four-week moving average was 206,250, an increase of 2,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 2,500 from 201,500 to 204,000.