The number of continued claims in the U.S. has risen to the highest level in more than three years, further indicating that the time it takes for unemployed individuals to find work has become longer. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday showed that for the week ending December 14, the number of continued claims, a measure of those receiving unemployment benefits, rose to 1.91 million. Meanwhile, for the week ending December 21, the number of initial claims slightly decreased to 219,000. Since the beginning of the year, the number of repeat claims has been on a gradual upward trend, which aligns with other data showing that it is becoming increasingly difficult for unemployed individuals to find work. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated last week that the labor market 'remains robust,' although policymakers are closely monitoring for any signs of deterioration. Powell made these remarks during a press conference after policymakers decided to cut interest rates for the third time in three months, stating that the labor market is cooling but has not reached a concerning level. #BTC上攻11万？