Continued Unemployment Claims (SA)
Ongoing unemployment insurance claims
Historically follows Initial Unemployment Claims (SA) by 1 quarter — no active signal. Initial Unemployment Claims (SA) · View projections
What is the current Continued Unemployment Claims (SA)?
Continuing unemployment claims (insured unemployment) stood at 1.85 million as of the latest weekly report, according to the Department of Labor. Unlike initial claims which measure new job losses, continuing claims show how many people remain unemployed and collecting benefits — a signal of how long displaced workers stay jobless. Source: Department of Labor via FRED (CCSA).
Continued Unemployment Claims (SA) rising to 1,869,000
Tracking worsening relative to recent baseline.
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How has Continued Unemployment Claims (SA) changed over time?
| Period | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1,857,000 | −19000.00 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,847,000 | −10000.00 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,871,000 | −18000.00 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,827,000 | −22000.00 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,865,000 | +3000.00 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,859,000 | +19000.00 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,842,000 | −34000.00 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,823,000 | −31000.00 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,865,000 | −26000.00 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,875,000 | +25000.00 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,900,000 | +32000.00 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,860,000 | +27000.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are continuing unemployment claims?
Continuing claims count the number of people who remain on unemployment insurance after their initial claim. At 1.85 million, it shows the stock of insured unemployed workers.
How do continuing claims differ from initial claims?
Initial claims measure new job losses each week. Continuing claims show how many people remain unemployed — a rising number means workers are having difficulty finding new jobs.
Where does this data come from?
Published weekly by the Department of Labor, available via FRED series CCSA (seasonally adjusted).
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