Group 1 - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. increased by 14,000 to 240,000, the highest level since April, indicating a potential rise in the unemployment rate this month [1][4] - The number of continuing jobless claims rose by 26,000 to 1.92 million, exceeding the expected median of 1.89 million, suggesting increasing layoffs and a weakening labor market [1][4] - The median duration of unemployment increased from 9.8 weeks in March to 10.4 weeks in April, indicating that many unemployed individuals are facing prolonged joblessness [4] Group 2 - Economists expect that due to seasonal adjustment difficulties, the number of unemployment claims in June may exceed the range of 205,000 to 243,000 [4][5] - Despite concerns about the labor market weakening, a survey indicated that 83% of CEOs anticipate a recession in the next 12-18 months, yet most do not expect significant layoffs [5] - The U.S. GDP for the first quarter was revised to a 0.2% annualized decline, an improvement from the initial estimate of a 0.3% contraction, highlighting economic challenges [5]
美国失业数据拉响警报!下周非农危?
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-05-29 15:18