美国上周初请失业救济人数增幅超预期

Core Insights - The U.S. Department of Labor reported a significant increase in initial jobless claims, reaching the highest level since early December, reversing a recent downward trend [1][2] Group 1: Jobless Claims Data - For the week ending January 31, seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims totaled 231,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's unadjusted data, exceeding Dow Jones' forecast of 212,000 [1][2] - The number of continuing jobless claims also rose, increasing by 25,000 to reach 1.84 million; however, the four-week moving average for continuing claims fell to the lowest level since October 5, 2024 [1][2] Group 2: Regional Impact - The rise in jobless claims was primarily driven by surges in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to unadjusted data [3]