US Labor Market On Fire: May Jobs Data Reveals Employment Boom, Steady Wage Growth, Putting The Fed On The Fence
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The US labor market continues to show tight conditions with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 339,000 in May, surpassing expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, and average hourly wage increased by 0.3%. This poses a dilemma for the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates.
June 02, 2023 | 12:48 pm
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Following the publication of the employment report, futures on the S&P 500 index, as monitored by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), rose.
The strong employment report indicates a healthy economy, which is generally positive for the stock market. As a result, the S&P 500 index, as monitored by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), is likely to rise in the short term. However, the Fed's decision on interest rates could impact the market's direction.
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