11月美国就业数据点评:理性看待4.6%失业率
Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-12-17 03:16

Overview - The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, exceeding market expectations and nearing the "Sam Rule" threshold of 4.7%[1] - Non-farm payrolls added 64,000 jobs in November, slightly above the expected 50,000, while October saw a decrease of 105,000 jobs[1][7] - Average hourly earnings increased by 0.1% month-on-month, below the expected 0.3%[1][10] Employment Dynamics - The rise in unemployment is attributed to temporary layoffs and an increase in labor supply, with the labor force participation rate rising to 62.5%[2][11] - The October job losses were primarily due to the government's "deferred resignation" plan, impacting non-farm employment significantly[2][18] - Employment trends varied across sectors, with construction and healthcare showing improvements, while finance and information sectors remained weak[2][18] Federal Reserve Outlook - The probability of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in January 2026 is uncertain and will depend on December's economic data[3] - Current unemployment data may be distorted, and the Fed's Chair Powell indicated that employment figures could be misleading[3] - Despite the rise in unemployment, retail performance in October was strong, suggesting resilience in consumer spending[3]