Historical Year Data · 2026
Initial Claims 4-Week MA in 2026
Initial Claims 4-Week MA opened 2026 at 212,250 and closed at 206,000, a -2.94% move for the year. The high of 224,500 was reached on June 20, and the low of 199,000 on August 1.
Open
212,250
2026-01
Close
206,000
36 data points
High
224,500
Jun 20
Low
199,000
Aug 1
Full Year Change
-2.94%
2025 Change
+2.10%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 212,250 | 213,000 | 213,000 | 205,250 | +0.35% |
| Feb | 220,250 | 215,750 | 220,250 | 215,750 | -2.04% |
| Mar | 211,500 | 208,000 | 211,500 | 208,000 | -1.65% |
| Apr | 209,250 | 207,750 | 211,000 | 207,750 | -0.72% |
| May | 203,000 | 214,750 | 214,750 | 202,750 | +5.79% |
| Jun | 219,250 | 222,500 | 224,500 | 219,250 | +1.48% |
| Jul | 219,250 | 203,250 | 219,250 | 203,250 | -7.30% |
| Aug | 199,000 | 207,500 | 207,500 | 199,000 | +4.27% |
| Sep | 206,000 | 206,000 | 206,000 | 206,000 | +0.00% |
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