Department of Labor
The Department of Labor publishes initial and continuing unemployment claims — a primary measure of income disruption.
American Default tracks 2 indicators from Department of Labor, including Continued Unemployment Claims (SA) and Initial Unemployment Claims (SA). The Department of Labor publishes initial and continuing unemployment claims — a primary measure of income disruption. Data is updated automatically via API.
Indicators from Department of Labor
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continued Unemployment Claims (SA) | 1,782,000 Current | ▬ stable | weekly | Context |
| Initial Unemployment Claims (SA) | 197,000 Current | falling | weekly | Labor |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: U.S. Department of Labor
Official source: https://www.dol.gov/
Federal government data is in the public domain. American Default provides full attribution per each agency's terms of use. FRED-hosted data use is subject to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Terms of Use.
Related
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Department of Labor publish?
The Department of Labor publishes initial and continuing unemployment claims — a primary measure of income disruption.
How often does American Default update Department of Labor data?
Department of Labor data is updated automatically via API. Update frequency varies by indicator: weekly.
Is Department of Labor data free to use?
Yes. Department of Labor is a public institution and its data is freely available. American Default provides proper attribution per the source's terms of use.
What American Distress Index components use Department of Labor data?
Department of Labor data feeds into Labor. 1 indicator from this source is in the ADI composite calculation.