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In reply to the discussion: Laid-off federal workers are overwhelming states with unemployment requests, putting a strain on finances [View all]progree
(12,097 posts)6. Today at 730 AM CDT: (#1#) weekly unemployment claims report (#2#) Wholesale prices (producer price index)
the federal layoffs ought to show up in the weekly unemployment insurance claims by now, I would think.
https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
Last Thursday's report (in part)
In the week ending March 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 221,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 242,000. The 4-week moving average was 224,250, an increase of 250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 224,000.
Update: Today's report
In the week ending March 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 221,000 to 222,000. The 4-week moving average was 226,000, an increase of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 224,250 to 224,500.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate ((often called "continuing claims" - Progree)) was 1.2 percent for the week ending March 1, unchanged from the previous week's unrevised rate. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 1 was 1,870,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 1,897,000. The 4 week moving average was 1,872,250, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 1,866,000.
The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate ((often called "continuing claims" - Progree)) was 1.2 percent for the week ending March 1, unchanged from the previous week's unrevised rate. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 1 was 1,870,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 1,897,000. The 4 week moving average was 1,872,250, an increase of 6,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 1,866,000.
Consumer Sentiment survey releases Friday
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Laid-off federal workers are overwhelming states with unemployment requests, putting a strain on finances [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2025
OP
Today at 730 AM CDT: (#1#) weekly unemployment claims report (#2#) Wholesale prices (producer price index)
progree
Mar 2025
#6
I think it's interesting to note the states that joined this filing. 19 states plus D.C.
defacto7
Mar 2025
#26
The line is huge. It is the biggest line anyone has ever seen. People keep saying how long the line is.
twodogsbarking
Mar 2025
#27