U.K. Claimant Count Change For September 20.4K Vs. 2.3K Est.; -9.0K (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. claimant count change for September was significantly higher than estimated, coming in at 20.4K versus the 2.3K estimate. The prior figure was revised to -9.0K.
October 24, 2023 | 6:05 am
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The higher than expected U.K. claimant count change for September may negatively impact the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) in the short term.
The U.K. claimant count change is a key economic indicator that can influence investor sentiment towards U.K.-related assets. The higher than expected figure suggests a weaker labor market, which could negatively impact the performance of the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU).
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