美国失业担忧渐升！家庭债务创纪录，美联储如何应对

Group 1: Employment Stability Concerns - 63% of respondents in the University of Michigan consumer confidence survey expect the unemployment rate to continue rising next year [5] - Employment stability has become the second biggest concern for American workers, following the ability to pay monthly living expenses [3] - The unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to 4.6% in November, the highest in four years, with new job growth concentrated in the healthcare sector [4] Group 2: Economic Sentiment and Consumer Confidence - The consumer confidence index for December fell nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024, driven by ongoing financial pressures [5] - Despite a reported GDP growth of 4.3% in Q3, public sentiment regarding the economy remains negative, indicating a disconnect between macroeconomic data and individual experiences [3][4] - A survey by the Conference Board revealed a more negative outlook on the labor market among consumers in December [4] Group 3: Household Debt and Financial Pressure - U.S. household debt reached a record high of $18.6 trillion in Q3 2025, complicating the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions [7] - The largest portion of household debt is mortgage debt, totaling $13.07 trillion, while credit card debt stands at $1.23 trillion [7] - The credit market is exhibiting "K-shaped" economic divergence, with high-income households benefiting from rising asset values, while low-income families face increasing financial pressure [8]