美国的失业申请下降到229,000个,这表明雇主在经济放缓的情况下保留了员工。 US jobless claims drop to 229,000, signaling employers retain staff amid economic slowdown.

美国失业申请上星期降至229,000人, 下降5000人, 表明尽管经济放缓, 雇主仍保留员工。 US jobless applications fell last week to 229,000, a drop of 5,000, showing employers are retaining staff despite a slowing economy. 失业率仍然很低,为4.2%,但雇用已经疲软,导致经济“无雇用,无火灾”。 The unemployment rate remains low at 4.2%, but hiring has weakened, leading to a "no hire, no fire" economy. 美联储正在考虑在9月的会议上降低利率,可能降低抵押贷款和汽车贷款等借贷成本。 The Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates at its September meeting, potentially lowering borrowing costs like mortgages and auto loans.