collecting unemployment
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Although initial jobless claims tend to hew closest to layoff trends, the total number of workers who are collecting unemployment benefits—tracked as continuing claims—is also a good indicator of labor market health.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Details: The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits in the week of Jan. 10 fell by 26,000 to 1.85 million, the government said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
Key details: The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits, known as continuing claims, rose by 56,000 to 1.9 million.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
Key details: The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits, known as continuing claims, fell by 47,000 to 1.87 million in the week ended Dec. 20.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Key details: The number of people already collecting unemployment benefits, known as continuing claims, fell by almost 100,000 to 1.84 million.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025
