US August Import Price Index 0.5% vs 0.3% Est., Export Price Index 1.3% vs 0.4% Est., NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Sept.) 1.9 vs (10) Est.
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The US Import Price Index for August was 0.5%, higher than the estimated 0.3%. The Export Price Index was 1.3%, significantly above the 0.4% estimate. The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index for September was 1.9, lower than the estimated 10.
September 15, 2023 | 12:34 pm
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The higher than expected Import and Export Price Indices may indicate inflationary pressures, which could impact the SPY ETF. The lower than expected NY Empire State Manufacturing Index could suggest a slowdown in manufacturing, potentially affecting SPY.
The SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500 and is therefore sensitive to overall economic indicators. Higher import and export prices can signal inflation, which can lead to increased interest rates and potentially negatively impact stock prices. A lower manufacturing index can indicate a slowing economy, which can also negatively impact stock prices.
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