#USJoblessClaimsDrop In the final week of December 2024, initial U.S. jobless claims decreased by 9,000 to 211,000, marking the lowest level since March. This decline suggests continued job security among U.S. workers.

The four-week moving average of initial claims fell to 223,250, indicating a stable labor market. Additionally, the number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits decreased to 1.84 million, the lowest since September.

These figures suggest that, despite higher interest rates, the job market remains resilient, with employers adding an average of 180,000 jobs monthly in 2024.

In the final week of December 2024, initial U.S. jobless claims decreased by 9,000 to 211,000, marking the lowest level since March. This decline suggests continued job security among U.S. workers.