Unexpected decrease in initial jobless claims in the United States, data disrupted by holiday season factors.

According to the Zhixin Finance APP, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States fell last week, highlighting the seasonal fluctuations in data at this time of year. According to data released by the US Department of Labor on Wednesday, the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits decreased by 10,000 people to 214,000 people in the week ending December 20, compared to an expected 224,000 people.