Core Insights - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. has decreased to 220,000, indicating that employers are still trying to maintain their workforce despite economic uncertainties [1][3] - However, the number of continuing claims for unemployment benefits has risen to 1.974 million, the highest level since October 2021, suggesting a bleak outlook for the labor market [4] Group 1: Jobless Claims Data - Initial jobless claims fell by 8,000 to 220,000, below the expected 227,000 [1] - Continuing claims increased to 1.974 million, exceeding the expected 1.95 million [4] Group 2: Labor Market Context - Major companies like Amazon and Target have announced layoffs, yet the jobless claims remain relatively stable [3] - The Federal Reserve is facing challenges in decision-making due to a lack of key employment data, which complicates the assessment of the labor market [6][7]
美国上周首申人数回落至22万人,续请失业金人数攀升至4年来最高水平
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-20 16:52