The number of people applying for unemployment benefits for the first time in the United States has risen for the first time in five weeks. Data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday showed that in the week ending August 21, the number of people claiming unemployment benefits for the first time reached 353,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week.

The US economic growth rate was slightly revised up in the second quarter, reflecting that business investment and exports were stronger than initial estimates. Data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter grew at an annual rate of 6.6%, with an initial increase of 6.5%. Consumer spending increased by 11.9%.

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits for the first time in the United States has risen for the first time in five weeks. Data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday showed that in the week ending August 21, the number of people claiming unemployment benefits for the first time reached 353,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week.

European Central Bank officials discovered in July that their new inflation strategy and forward-looking guidance on interest rates may ultimately reduce the demand for ultra-loose monetary policy. European Central Bank officials promised last month that they will not raise interest rates until consumer prices continue to achieve a 2% growth rate. This shift in argument prompted investors to postpone their first interest rate hike expectations. According to the minutes of the July 21-22 meeting released by the European Central Bank, the new forward-looking guidance "if it finally succeeds in anchoring inflation expectations at the target level, it does not necessarily mean that'lower interest rates will be implemented longer'".

According to the press release of the People's Bank of China, a meeting was held recently with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance to demand financial support to consolidate and expand the results of poverty alleviation and comprehensively promote rural revitalization. The meeting emphasized the need to further strengthen policy synergy. Monetary policy tools such as re-lending and rediscounting and deposit reserve ratio are used to provide financial support for financial institutions to serve rural revitalization. Do a good job in the assessment and evaluation of financial institutions serving rural revitalization. Complete and improve the list system of new agricultural business entities, and build a platform for rural financial docking.

The front page of China Securities News quoted analysts as reporting that in contact with the financial institution monetary and credit situation analysis seminar held by the central bank a few days ago, analysts believe that the release of a new round of wide credit signals will soon increase credit investment.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the First Division of Equipment Industry held a symposium on August 26 to support the accelerated development of new energy vehicles. Participants at the meeting came from companies such as SAIC, BYD, NIO, CATL, and industry organizations such as the Automobile Association, Power Battery Alliance, and Charging Alliance.

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