Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 6,000 in Week Ending March 29

Washington, DC, April 3, 2025-In the week ending March 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, 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 1,000 from 224,000 to 225,000. The four-week moving average was 223,000, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised up by 250 from 224,000 to 224,250.