【世界说】外媒：美国关税政策及不确定性冲击美民众就业信心 初请失业救济人数达八个月来峰值

Group 1 - The number of initial unemployment claims in the U.S. rose to 247,000, the highest level in eight months, indicating potential job market weakness due to trade policy uncertainties [1][3] - Many companies, including Procter & Gamble, Dow, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Microsoft, and Meta, have announced significant layoffs, with Procter & Gamble planning to cut 7,000 jobs, approximately 15% of its non-production workforce [2] - The U.S. private sector added only 37,000 jobs in May, significantly below the expected 115,000, marking the lowest level since the beginning of 2023, reflecting a slowdown in hiring [3] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve has maintained the benchmark interest rate at 4.3% for the third consecutive time, with concerns about rising unemployment and inflation complicating its dual mandate [1] - Economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration's trade policies has led to decreased employer hiring intentions, contributing to a softening labor market [3][4] - Reports indicate that states like Kentucky and Tennessee have seen a notable increase in unemployment claims, potentially linked to layoffs in the automotive sector due to import tariffs [3]