Unemployment Rose by 1,000 in Week Ending October 10

Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 197,000 to 198,000. The four-week moving average was 198,500, an increase of 250 from the previous week’s revised average. The previous week’s average was revised up by 250 from 198,000 to 198,250.