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This view presents U.S. unemployment insurance claims (Initial and Continuing), accessed via FRED. Choose a series, presentation style, and optionally compare multiple years on the same calendar axis. A 4‑week moving average can be applied for smoother trends.

Tip: Click and drag on the chart to zoom/crop a time range; double‑click to reset.

Styles:

  • Level: the reported weekly value.
  • YTD Comparison: within‑year weekly levels overlaid across selected years (no difference taken).
Data Sources
Primary Source: FRED (UI Claims)
Update Frequency: Weekly