Measures the number of people receiving unemployment benefits after an initial claim.
Releases at
13:30
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 13:30
Continuing Jobless Claims indicate the level of ongoing unemployment and can signal the health of the labor market.
Central banks and investors watch this data to assess whether the job market is improving or weakening, which influences monetary policy decisions.
A rising number suggests more people remain unemployed, potentially slowing economic growth, while a decline indicates labor market strength.
May signal a weakening labor market, potentially leading to market concerns and expectations of looser monetary policy.
Suggests a stronger labor market, which can boost investor confidence and support expectations of tighter monetary policy.
Likely to have a neutral effect on markets as it confirms current economic outlooks.