The number of people applying for unemployment benefits for the first time in the United States last week was 293000, compared with an estimated 320000, compared with a previous value of 326000.
The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States recorded 293000 in the week to October 9, below 300000 for the first time since March last year.
After the release of the data, spot gold and silver, dollar index DXY short-term fluctuations are not big.
According to agency review of data on initial jobless claims in the United States, the number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the United States fell to its lowest level since the epidemic last week, indicating that employers have made some achievements in retaining employees in the face of a tight job market. it also shows that the latest surge in COVID-19 's confirmed cases has not led to widespread layoffs. It is important to note that September was the slowest month of job growth in the United States so far this year, as the end of the epidemic-related unemployment benefit program and return to school did not lead to a significant increase in employment. This, coupled with lingering supply chain problems, has led several economists to downgrade their forecasts for US growth in the third quarter.