U.S. initial jobless claims remain near historic lows, signaling sustained employment resilience that could complicate the Federal Reserve's monetary easing trajectory.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits slipped unexpectedly last week, signaling persistent strength in the U.S. labor market despite restrictive borrowing costs.

The U.S. economy expanded at a robust 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter, fueled by resilient consumer spending and firm private domestic demand.