裁员潮尚未蔓延？美国初请失业金人数意外跌破20万

Group 1 - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. unexpectedly decreased to 198,000, the lowest level since November of last year, indicating a potential stabilization in the labor market despite recent holiday season fluctuations [1][4] - The four-week moving average of new claims, which helps smooth out data volatility, fell to 205,000, marking a two-year low [4] - Despite recent layoffs announced by major employers like PepsiCo and Meta, actual data shows that these have not yet translated into widespread job losses [4] Group 2 - The number of continuing jobless claims dropped to 1.88 million in the previous week, serving as an indicator of the number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits [5] - In unadjusted terms, initial jobless claims saw a significant increase, which is common during this time of year, with the largest increases reported in Texas, California, and Michigan [6] - Recent non-farm payroll data indicated a modest employment growth, with December's adjusted non-farm employment population increasing by 50,000, below the expected 60,000, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4%, better than the anticipated 4.5% [6]