Group 1 - The initial jobless claims in the U.S. were significantly lower than market expectations, indicating a more resilient labor market than previously feared [1] - The seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims for the week ending September 20 were reported at 218,000, the lowest level since mid-July, and down 14,000 from the previous week [1] - The Federal Reserve recently lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%, marking the first rate cut since 2025, partly due to rising risks in the labor market [1] Group 2 - The U.S. GDP growth rate for the second quarter was revised upward to 3.8%, exceeding previous estimates by 0.5 percentage points, driven by stronger consumer spending [2] - Personal consumption expenditures, which account for about two-thirds of the U.S. economy, grew by 2.5%, significantly higher than the previous estimate of 1.6% [2] - Durable goods orders increased by 2.9% in August, surpassing expectations of a 0.4% decline, indicating a positive trend in consumer spending [2] Group 3 - Despite the robust economic data, the market anticipates further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in October and December [3] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged the strong resilience of the U.S. economy amidst various challenges but left room for further easing of monetary policy [3]
美国初请失业数据有力回击劳动力市场担忧 人数降至7月来新低
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