[Goldman Sachs: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 224,000] On October 3, Goldman Sachs analysis showed that for the week ending September 27, U.S. initial jobless claims increased to 224,000, higher than the previously reported 218,000. This data is based on raw figures released by various states and has been seasonally adjusted. Due to the government shutdown, the Department of Labor did not release the weekly report, and the September employment report has also been delayed.