Group 1 - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased by 13,000 to 224,000 for the week ending December 13, slightly below economists' expectations of 225,000, indicating stability in the labor market [1] - Continuing claims for unemployment benefits reached 1.897 million, lower than the market expectation of 1.93 million, suggesting a relatively stable employment situation despite fluctuations in claims [1] - A survey of 548 CFOs indicated that tariffs remain a primary concern, impacting hiring decisions as employers are hesitant to increase recruitment amid economic uncertainty [1] Group 2 - Non-farm payrolls increased by 64,000 in November, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest level since September 2021, due to data collection issues caused by a prolonged government shutdown [2] - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, signaling a pause in further rate cuts as they seek clearer signals on the job market and inflation trends [2] - Continuing claims for unemployment benefits increased by 67,000 to 1.897 million, indicating a weak hiring environment and suggesting that some unemployed individuals are remaining jobless for extended periods [2]
就业市场保持稳定 美国上周初请失业金人数在激增后转向下降
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-18 16:58