WTI原油日內跌幅達1.00%，現報82.11美元/桶。

US initial jobless claims fell 4,000 to 203,000 in the week ended Aug. 22, seasonally adjusted, versus 208,000 expected, the US Department of Labor said Thursday. Claims remain in a low 189k–230k range this year, suggesting layoffs are limited despite softer hiring. Continuing claims fell 18,000 to 1.778 million, a reference point for hiring. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.1% last month; if the labor market stays stable, the Fed could continue to prioritize bringing inflation down — US inflation has exceeded the Fed’s 2% target for 65 months.

Saudi outlet Alhadath reported Israeli prime minister NETANYAHU and defense minister Katz said they have not instructed that the Erez (Beit Hanoun) crossing be opened to allow goods into or out of Gaza at this time.