The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Report published August 27, 2026
PNC Economic Update: US Initial Jobless Claims Hold Steady at Low Levels
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- The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
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- August 27, 2026
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Authors / editors: Jay Hawkins
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Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsOther
US initial jobless claims fell slightly to 203,000 for the week ending August 22, indicating no sign of rising layoffs. The labor market remains characterized by a 'low hire, low fire' environment as continuing claims slipped to 1.778 million.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Initial jobless claims fell to 203,000 for the week ending August 22, indicating layoffs remain low with no signs of picking up.
- 2.Continuing claims slipped by 18,000 to 1.778 million and the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2% for the 16th consecutive week.
- 3.The labor market continues to reflect a 'low hire, low fire' environment ahead of the August nonfarm payrolls report.
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Figure 1: Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits (SA)
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Jobless Claims (SA) | 203,000 claims | First-time jobless claims fell slightly below PNC's forecast of 209,000. |
| 4-Week Moving Average of Initial Claims | 205,500 claims | Four-week moving average held fairly steady. |
| Continuing Claims (SA) | 1.778 million | Number of people continuing to receive benefits declined. |
| Insured Unemployment Rate | 1.2%% | Unemployment rate among covered workers remained steady for 16 consecutive weeks. |
| Consensus Nonfarm Payrolls Forecast | 60,000 jobs | Expected payroll growth scheduled for release on September 4. |
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Authors / Editors
Jay Hawkins
Reported Data Context
- Initial Jobless Claims (SA): 203,000 claims (Week ending August 22, 2026)
- 4-Week Moving Average of Initial Claims: 205,500 claims (Week ending August 22, 2026)
- Continuing Claims (SA): 1.778 million (Week ending August 15, 2026)
- Insured Unemployment Rate: 1.2% % (Week ending August 15, 2026)
- Consensus Nonfarm Payrolls Forecast: 60,000 jobs (August 2026) · Source: Consensus
Themes
Layoff and Unemployment DynamicsUS Labor Market Trends
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North AmericaUnited States