Continuing Claims
Weekly ongoing unemployment insurance claims in the U.S. (seasonally adjusted)
Continuing Claims tracks people who remain on unemployment benefits after the initial filing. It complements Initial Claims by measuring persistence of labor stress and can reveal whether layoffs are becoming harder to absorb.
Historical Continuing Claims Chart
Related Indicators
History of Continuing Claims Measurement
What CCSA Measures
CCSA counts individuals who continue receiving unemployment benefits after their initial claim. It captures how long labor market dislocation persists and provides context around reemployment speed.
Methodology Timeline
- Administrative continuation data: Compiled from state insurance systems, CCSA reflects beneficiaries still in the claims pipeline after first filing.
- Seasonal adjustments and revisions: Weekly figures are adjusted for recurring seasonal patterns and can be revised as state-level updates are processed.
- Complement to ICSA: Initial claims capture new inflow, while continuing claims captures ongoing stock, together forming a fuller labor-stress picture.
Why Traders Watch It
Rising continuing claims can indicate slower rehiring and deeper labor softness, often reinforcing defensive macro signals. Falling levels suggest improving labor absorption and economic resilience.
Current Reading
Interpreting Continuing Claims
FISES Context
CCSA is inverted in FISES. Lower continuing claims support labor strength, while persistent elevation or acceleration weighs on the labor component.
Release Schedule
Continuing Claims are released weekly alongside Initial Claims by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Frequency: Weekly
- Unit: Number of ongoing claims
- Source family: DOL unemployment insurance reports