Unemployment Rate (Aug) 3.8% vs 3.5% Est.
Portfolio Pulse from Bill Haddad
The unemployment rate for August was reported at 3.8%, higher than the estimated 3.5%.
September 01, 2023 | 12:31 pm
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The higher than expected unemployment rate may negatively impact the overall market, potentially affecting SPY.
The SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500, which is a broad representation of the US stock market. A higher than expected unemployment rate is generally seen as a negative economic indicator, which could lead to a downturn in the market and thus negatively impact SPY.
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