The number of Americans filing continuing claims for unemployment benefits rose by 62 thousand to 1.671 million on the week ending November 26th, increasing for the eighth consecutive week and well above forecasts of 1.600 million. It was the highest number since early February, reinforcing that the labor market is gradually cooling and Americans who are losing their job are having more trouble finding a new one. Continuing Jobless Claims in the United States averaged 2785.82 Thousand from 1967 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 23130.00 Thousand in May of 2020 and a record low of 988.00 Thousand in May of 1969. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Continuing Jobless Claims - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.