There were sharply fewer new US unemployment claims. This was due to earlier auto plant shutdowns but positive on the face of it. Falling claims often signal recoveries.

• 美国申请失业救济的新增人数锐减。这是由于先前部分汽车工厂关闭，但从表面上看，这是一个积极的迹象。申请失业救济的人数下降，往往预示着复苏。