As of April 10, 2025, U.S. initial jobless claims rose slightly to 223,000 for the week ending April 5, up from 219,000 the previous week, aligning with market expectations and remaining near historically low levels . Meanwhile, continuing claims (those receiving ongoing benefits) fell to 1.85 million in late March, reflecting some improvement in reemployment .
Federal employee unemployment claims under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saw minor declines, though severance packages delayed immediate benefit filings for terminated workers . Despite economic uncertainties tied to tariffs and government layoffs, the labor market remains stable overall. $DOGE
