USA Unemployment Rate For September 3.8% Vs 3.7% Est.; 3.8% Prior
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The USA unemployment rate for September was reported at 3.8%, which is the same as the prior month and slightly higher than the estimated 3.7%.
October 06, 2023 | 12:30 pm
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The unemployment rate, a key economic indicator, remained steady, which could suggest stability in the economy. This may have a neutral impact on SPY, an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 and is sensitive to overall economic conditions.
The unemployment rate is a key economic indicator that can influence the stock market. A steady rate suggests stability in the economy, which can be positive for the stock market and therefore for SPY. However, the rate was slightly higher than estimated, which could introduce some uncertainty.
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