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How many initial jobless claims will be filed on average in September 2020?

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Opened:

Aug 16, 2020

Closes:

Sep 21, 2020

Resolved:

Oct 2, 2020

Spot Scoring Time:

Aug 18, 2020

Economy & Business

2020 Leaderboard

US Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Almost Four Years

Bloomberg•Sep 11, 2025

Jobless claims reach highest level since 2021, a sign layoffs are rising

CBS•Sep 11, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

Associated Press•Sep 11, 2025

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