#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.