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13.08.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Jobless Claims 4-Week Average Inches Up, Signals Steady Labor Market

The four-week average of U.S. jobless claims rose marginally, reaching 199.00K, up from the previous level of 198.75K, according to data updated on 13 August 2026. The near-flat movement underscores a largely stable labor market environment, with only a slight uptick in underlying jobless trends.

While the increase is minimal, the 4-week average is closely watched by markets as it smooths out weekly volatility in unemployment claims. The latest reading suggests that, as of mid-August, the U.S. labor market continues to hold its ground without clear signs of a sharp deterioration in employment conditions. Investors and policymakers are likely to monitor upcoming data to see whether this small rise develops into a trend or remains a temporary fluctuation.

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