US Initial Jobless Claims for the Week Ending September 27: Bearish for the Dollar

On September 25, 2025, the US Department of Labor released initial jobless claims data for the week ending September 27. The reported figure was 223,000, compared to a forecast of 218,000 and a previous reading of 218,000.Definition: Initial jobless claims are a key indicator of domestic labor market conditions, measuring the number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. Market Impact: If the actual figure exceeds expectations, it typically weighs on the US dollar and supports non-dollar currencies.This data is rated as highly significant (importance level 4) and is compiled based on the number of first-time unemployment insurance applications over the past week. The report is released every Thursday, with the next publication scheduled for October 9, 2025.

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