US jobless claims mixed: fewer new applications, but rise in continuing claims

New unemployment benefit applications in the US registered 197,000, below the 200,000 forecast, indicating a robust job market. Conversely, continuing claims increased to 1.716 million, surpassing expectations and suggesting some individuals are staying on benefits for longer. This data presents a mixed outlook for the US labour market, potentially influencing EURUSD, USDJPY, and XAUUSD.