The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low
- The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to 203,000 last week from a revised 207,000 the week before.
- Jobless claims have mostly been at a historically low range of around 200,000 to 230,000 a week for the past year.
- The U.S. unemployment rate is low at 4.1%, partly due to fewer people competing for jobs.
- Employers have added an average of 61,000 jobs a month this year, which is an improvement over last year's average of 9,700 jobs.
- Economists describe the current job market as a 'no hire, no fire' situation.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid decreased to 203,000 last week, according to the Labor Department. This marks a drop from a revised figure of 207,000 the previous week, indicating that layoffs remain low in the U.S. job market.
Jobless claims have been mostly stable, hovering around a historically low range of 200,000 to 230,000 per week over the past year. The U.S. unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, attributed in part to a decline in the number of individuals competing for jobs.
Employers have been hesitant to lay off workers, reflecting a cautious approach after experiencing worker shortages post-COVID-19 lockdowns. However, hiring has also slowed, with an average addition of 61,000 jobs per month this year, which remains below the averages seen in previous years.
美国申请失业救济的人数降至203,000，裁员保持在低位
根据劳动部的数据，美国申请失业救济的人数上周降至203,000。这一数字低于前一周修正后的207,000，表明裁员在美国就业市场仍然处于低位。
失业救济申请人数大多保持稳定，过去一年每周大约在20万到23万的历史低位。美国的失业率为4.1%，部分原因是竞争工作的人数减少。
雇主对裁员持谨慎态度，反映出在经历了COVID-19封锁后的工人短缺后，他们采取了谨慎的做法。然而，招聘也有所放缓，今年平均每月新增61,000个工作岗位，仍低于前几年的平均水平。