初请数据上演“魔幻秀”：从近四年最高，瞬间变为近四年最大降幅！

Core Insights - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. saw a significant decline last week, marking the largest drop in nearly four years, which contrasts with the previous week's unusual spike and aligns with lower layoff levels in the economy [1] - The total number of continuing claims for unemployment benefits remains above the critical threshold of 1.9 million, indicating ongoing challenges in the labor market despite the recent decline in initial claims [1] Group 1 - Initial jobless claims decreased by 33,000 to 231,000 for the week ending September 13, which is consistent with levels seen earlier this year and close to pre-pandemic trends [1] - The previous week's surge in initial claims was attributed to volatility around Labor Day and was particularly pronounced in Texas, where officials linked it to fraudulent attempts [1] - The overall decline in initial claims suggests that companies are still retaining employees despite an uncertain economic environment, although signs of labor market weakness persist [1] Group 2 - The four-week moving average of initial jobless claims remained relatively stable at 240,000, indicating minimal change in the underlying trend [2] - The unadjusted initial jobless claims also fell by over 10,000 last week, with Texas accounting for about half of this decline, alongside significant decreases in Connecticut and Michigan [2] - The report challenges theories regarding a sudden surge in layoffs and diminishes calls for more aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve [2]